Recent Earthquakes in California
4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the Los Angeles Region
Friday, February 24, 2023
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck west of Los Angeles on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 10:56 p.m. PST and was centered about 9 miles west-northwest of Malibu, at a depth of about 7 miles. The quake was widely felt in the Los Angeles region, including in downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
This is the third earthquake to strike the Southern California region in the past week. A 4.9-magnitude quake struck the Los Angeles region on Monday afternoon, and a 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California on Friday night. The recent earthquakes have raised concerns about the possibility of a larger earthquake in the region, but seismologists say it is too early to tell if that is likely.
Residents of the Los Angeles region are urged to be prepared for the possibility of aftershocks and to follow the advice of local authorities.
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