Magnitude 3.8 earthquake felt near Malibu

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported at 2:29 a.m. Sunday 12 miles from Malibu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake, which was off the coast, occurred 18 miles from Westlake Village, 19 miles from Thousand Oaks, and 21 miles from Agoura Hills and Calabasas.

In the last 10 days, there has been one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

An average of five earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 occur per year in the greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18.5 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

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