A magnitude-4.6 earthquake shook Southern California, particularly the area northwest of Malibu, on February 10, 2024. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake struck at 1:47 p.m. at a depth of 13 kilometers. The quake was felt from the Malibu coast south to Orange County and east to downtown Los Angeles. Despite the significant area of shaking, there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.
The Los Angeles Fire Department stated that the earthquake was “widely felt” in Los Angeles, but there was no immediate indication of significant damage or injuries. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that no tsunami was triggered by the earthquake.
The earthquake, which occurred on the 53rd anniversary of the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, also known as the Sylmar earthquake, did not cause any significant impact comparable to the historic event. The 1971 earthquake, recorded as magnitude 6.6, resulted in 64 fatalities and over $500 million in damage. In the case of the recent magnitude-4.6 earthquake, while it caused shaking across a wide area, it did not lead to any major consequences.
The earthquake was captured on video by residents, with footage showing the impact of the shaking in various locations. Despite the widespread shaking, the earthquake’s effects were not severe, and the region is reported to be stable after the event.
The magnitude-4.6 earthquake that shook Southern California, particularly the area near Malibu, caused significant shaking across a wide area but did not result in any major damage or injuries. The region is reported to be in stable condition following the earthquake.
