3.7-magnitude earthquake hits Malibu area, with shaking felt in LA and Ventura counties

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MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) — A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area late Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck around 11:44 p.m. and was felt in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

According to the USGS, the quake hit about 6.8 miles northwest of Malibu and 8.4 miles from Westlake Village. The earthquake also had a depth of about 9.5 miles.

A USGS map shows shaking was felt in multiple Ventura County cities, including Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Camarillo and Simi Valley. In Los Angeles County, the map indicates some shaking was felt in Long Beach, farther up north in Porter Ranch and as far east as Whittier.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.

The Malibu area this year has been hit hard by extreme weather events, including the Palisades Fire and recent mudslides.

ABC7 has compiled a list of items that are important to have in your earthquake kit so that you’re prepared for “the big one.”

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