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Malibu Earthquake Shakes Southern California

Malibu Earthquake Shakes Southern California

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 northwest of Malibu caused significant shaking on Friday afternoon in inland areas of Southern California.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 northwest of Malibu caused significant shaking on Friday afternoon in inland areas of Southern California.

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The quake occurred just before 2 p.m. in the Santa Monica Mountains area.

The quake occurred just before 2 p.m. in the Santa Monica Mountains area.

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More than a dozen aftershocks were reported within an hour, with the largest of magnitudes 3.0 and 2.7.

More than a dozen aftershocks were reported within an hour, with the largest of magnitudes 3.0 and 2.7.

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Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones explained the possibility that the quake could lead to a larger seismic event diminishes over time.

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones explained the possibility that the quake could lead to a larger seismic event diminishes over time.

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Shaking was also reported around the greater Los Angeles area by as many as 12 million people.

Shaking was also reported around the greater Los Angeles area by as many as 12 million people.

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The earthquake was felt from Orange and Ventura country coasts, including Long Beach and South Bay.

The earthquake was felt from Orange and Ventura country coasts, including Long Beach and South Bay.

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It was also reported in inland areas like the San Fransisco Valley, Riverside, Irvine, and Anaheim. Some light shaking was felt in parts of north San Diego County.

It was also reported in inland areas like the San Fransisco Valley, Riverside, Irvine, and Anaheim. Some light shaking was felt in parts of north San Diego County.

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The Los Angeles Fire Department was conducting a damage survey after a greater-magnitude earthquake. There were no significant reports of serious damage.

The Los Angeles Fire Department was conducting a damage survey after a greater-magnitude earthquake. There were no significant reports of serious damage.

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The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center didn’t release any tsunami warnings.

The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center didn’t release any tsunami warnings.

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Jones also explained the quake possibly came from the Malibu Coast Fault that runs along the coastline in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Jones also explained the quake possibly came from the Malibu Coast Fault that runs along the coastline in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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A magnitude-5.7 earthquake also occurred on Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday. The quake caused shaking about 200 miles away on Oahu, including in Honolulu.

A magnitude-5.7 earthquake also occurred on Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday. The quake caused shaking about 200 miles away on Oahu, including in Honolulu.

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