Tuesday afternoon a small quake rattled southern California off the coast of Ventura County.
According to USGS, the 3.2 quake happened around 1:24 p.m. nearly 12 miles northwest of Oxnard.
A ShakeMap provided by USGS shows today's quake was felt in Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Ventura and surrounding LA County areas.
The quake was reported to be offshore about 9 miles south-southeast of Port Hueneme.
No damages or injuries have been reported.
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (KABC) -- A 3.2 magnitude earthquake shook the coast off Ventura County early Tuesday afternoon, according to the USGS.
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The quake struck offshore about 9 miles south-southeast of Port Hueneme. It was recorded at 1:24 p.m. with a depth of about 7 miles.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
A USGS map indicates shaking was felt in Oxnard, Camarillo and Point Mugu.
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California as it hit off the coast, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The nearly 7-mile deep quake struck off the coast of Ventura County about 12 miles northwest of Oxnard at 1:24 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, according to USGS. The epicenter was just offshore of Point Mugu.
More than 150 people from as far away as Santa Barbara and Hermosa Beach reported feeling the tremor to the agency.
“Just had a quick jolt in Ventura County,” one Twitter user shared.
Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale.
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Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Quakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.
Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but they’re most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
If an earthquake strikes, it’s best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:
- If you’re in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
- If you’re in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.
- If you’re outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don’t go inside.
- If you’re inside: Stay and don’t run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.
The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
“Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy,” officials say. “If you’re using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops.”
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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