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4.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Malibu Coast

The quake was recorded at 10:14 p.m. and was felt across much of the Westside.

Two small earthquakes—measuring 2.3 and 4.0—struck in the Pacific Ocean off the Malibu coast Tuesday night, shaking the Westside for less than a minute.

The earthquakes were recorded two minutes apart at 10:12 and 10:14 p.m, about 30 miles south of Malibu. 

Light rumbling was felt in Zuma Beach, Malibu Canyon, West Los Angeles, Westwood, Marina Del Rey, Culver City and Santa Monica.

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There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Matt Spence.

A magnitude 1.8 quake also struck at 10:02 p.m., just 5 miles west of Manhattan Beach.

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Did you feel the earthquake? Tell us in the comments where you were when you felt the shaking.

Here's how some Twitter users reacted:

  • Yep, M 4.1 is just a massage here in #LAquake country, right @LAFDtalk?
  • an earthquake off santa monica and I didn't feel it. So. Happy. born and raised cali girl and earthquakes still scare me. ☹
  • you felt it, too, huh? Parked in my car in Westwood and definitely felt a rumble. Thought it was just my music, but now...


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