A 4.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the Los Angeles area early Thursday morning, impacting millions of residents across Southern California. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake struck at 7:28 a.m. with an epicenter located 4.3 miles north of Malibu, at a depth of nearly 7 miles. Initially reported as a 5.1 magnitude, the quake was later revised to 4.6 and then corrected to 4.7.
Residents across the region, from Malibu to Orange County and even downtown Los Angeles, felt the tremor. Some described the earthquake as a sharp jolt, with minor disturbances like items falling off shelves. However, local authorities, including the Los Angeles Fire Department, reported no injuries or significant damage. Seismologists emphasized that this level of seismic activity is typical for the area and not expected to cause severe structural issues.
As a precaution, emergency services remained on alert, though no tsunami warnings were issued. The earthquake coincided with the 53rd anniversary of the 1971 San Fernando quake, a more powerful tremor that caused significant destruction.
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