The recent magnitude-4.6 earthquake that hit Southern California, specifically the Malibu area, should serve as a wake-up call for residents and authorities alike. While it may not have caused significant damage or injuries, it is a clear reminder of the constant threat that earthquakes pose to our region. It is crucial that we take this event seriously and make necessary preparations to ensure the safety of ourselves and our communities.
Firstly, this earthquake serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of seismic activity. Even though Southern California is known for its seismic activity, many people become complacent over time. However, earthquakes can strike at any moment and with varying degrees of intensity. By acknowledging this reality, we can better prepare ourselves mentally and physically for future events.
Santa Monica Mountains. More than a dozen aftershocks, the largest of magnitudes 3.0 and 2.7, were reported within an hour in the same area.
At least two aftershocks at preliminary magnitude 2.7 and 3.0 were recorded after the 4.6 earthquake, according to the USGS.
Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson Fred Fielding told NBC Los Angeles an earthquake of that magnitude is “only going to cause minor damage,” he said.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said on social media platform X that residents should check their residences and neighbors.
"After surveying your home for #quake damage and assuring no injuries, please check on your pets and at-risk neighbors, especially seniors living alone," it said.
LAFD spokesperson Erik Scott told NBC Los Angeles that there has been "no significant damage" so far.
About 91,000 people got alerts from the MyShake app, according to Calfornia’s Office of Emergency Services.
Elizabeth Ackerman was working from home in her family’s apartment in the San Fernando Valley when the quake hit.
The communications specialist was doing some magazine editing when she felt “a sharp shock, like the jolt of a roller coaster car at the beginning of a ride,” she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The couch felt like it moved under her, she told The Associated Press in a phone interview, as the window blinds shook and a birthday banner for her 14-year-old son swung on the wall. She dove under her dining table just in case the shaking continued.
Malibu, Anthony Benavidez said everyone froze for a few seconds when the ground started moving.
One automated feed that purports to cull data from U.S.G.S. pinpointed the initial quake off Decker Canyon Road (23) in the hills above El Matador State Beach. That’s very close to Point Dume, longtime home to many well-known showbiz types.
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