A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu, California, early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This tremor comes just one day after a larger 4.1-magnitude earthquake hit the same area on Sunday.
The earthquake was recorded at 2:23 a.m., with its epicenter located 7.4 miles northwest of Malibu and 8 miles southwest of Thousand Oaks. The USGS reported the quake was approximately seven miles deep.
This latest quake follows Sunday’s 4.1-magnitude earthquake, which was felt across Southern California, including in Lancaster and the San Fernando Valley. That earthquake also triggered a series of smaller aftershocks.
As of now, there have been no reports of injuries or property damage from Monday’s quake. Authorities continue to monitor the area for any potential aftershocks or further seismic activity.
Last month, a 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck San Bernardino on February 10, marking the third quake in less than 24 hours in the area.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the latest earthquake was reported at 9:58 p.m., with its epicenter 3.1 miles north-northeast of San Bernardino at a depth of 5.1 miles.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) also confirmed that a 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Reno, Ohio, along the Ohio River bordering West Virginia.
The earthquake occurred approximately 1 mile southeast of Reno at a depth of 3 miles below the Earth’s surface. Given its low magnitude, the quake was barely detectable by humans, and no injuries or damage have been reported.
While weak earthquakes like this are relatively common in the area, the Ohio Valley is considered one of the least at-risk regions for damaging earthquakes in the United States, according to the USGS.
By contrast, the most earthquake-prone areas in the nation include parts of the Mississippi River Valley, the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii.
This minor quake serves as a reminder of the subtle seismic activity that occasionally occurs in unexpected regions.
