Earthquake shakes Los Angeles during rush hour
The US Geological Survey estimated the quake's magnitude at 4.7
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A major earthquake shook the Los Angeles area in the middle of the morning rush hour on Thursday.
The United States Geological Survey has given a preliminary measurement of 4.7 for the earthquake, but the measure remains fluid. The USGS says the quake originated more than 4 miles north of Malibu.
An aftershock of roughly 2.8 magnitude also shook the Los Angeles area shortly after the original quake.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said fire authorities are surveying the city. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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The USGS says Thursday's quake originated north of Malibu and had a magnitude of roughly 4.7. (US Geological Survey)
The quake originated about 7 miles below the surface, and the jolt was felt as far as 45 miles away, the USGS said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones told Fox LA the quake had a 40% chance of associating with the fault line in Malibu, which runs along the coast.
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"This is a really good reminder that the quiet of the past couple of decades is not the long term picture, and we need to be prepared," she told the outlet.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Students were seen outside after an earthquake shook Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (KTTV Fox 11 Los Angeles)
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The earthquake comes as southern California has struggled to contain a wildfire that has already burned thousands of acres this summer.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.