Los Angeles earthquake: Magnitude 4.7 event rattles large parts of California
A huge earthquake has been felt widely in the Los Angeles area with the US Geological Survey reporting a preliminary 4.7 magnitude quake centred 7km north of Malibu.
The tremor was about 11km below the surface the USGS said.
The jolt was felt as far as 72km away in Orange County where some people reported their lamps swaying and other items moving in their homes.
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There were no immediate reports of injuries.
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services said it was actively monitoring the quake and checking for any damage.
People took to social media to post they were awakened by a jolt early on Wednesday, including several celebrities who posted on X.
Paris Hilton wrote on X “That #Earthquake was scary” and Khloe Kardashian posted “Damn that was a big one”.
A number of quakes have hit the area this year.
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake in August was felt from the Los Angeles area all the way to San Diego, swaying buildings, rattling dishes and setting off car alarms.
