“Something shook and we all sat there and then said yep think that was an earthquake and went back to work-lol.” A reader posted to X.
The 5.1 quake had a depth of 7.2 miles, 9 km, and was recorded at 7.28 am Pacific Time during rush hour traffic.
It appears no significant reports of damages are surfacing.
It was felt in Los Angeles County, Venture County, and beyond. The epic center was in epicenter was in Thousand Oaks, 5 miles from Malibu, California.
Thousand Oaks, situated in the northwestern portion of Greater Los Angeles, is the second-largest city in Ventura County, California. It is renowned for its abundance of oak trees and is positioned approximately 15 miles away from the city of Los Angeles and 40 miles from Downtown Los Angeles.
The quake was 7.2 miles deep.
Some people report they received warnings minutes before the earthquake struck.
An eyewitness said: “It felt like it was around 5. At least it was rolling. It’s the sharp jolts that are the worst.”
Malibu is located in the western part of California’s city of Los Angeles, is renowned for its beaches and residences of various celebrities. One of its prominent sandy beaches is Zuma Beach, extending widely along the coast. On the eastern side lies Malibu Lagoon State Beach, commonly referred to as Surfrider Beach due to its impressive waves. Nearby, the Spanish Revival-style Adamson House stands, housing the Malibu Lagoon Museum that showcases local historical exhibitions. As you venture inland, you’ll discover a network of trails meandering through canyons, waterfalls, and grasslands nestled within the Santa Monica Mountains.
