Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Malibu

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MALIBU (CNS) - A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck near Malibu at 4:22 a.m. Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was the third earthquake of magnitude 3.4 or greater in the past five days centered in Malibu.

It was centered 3.3 miles northwest of Malibu and 5.1 miles southwest of Agoura Hills.

The earthquake follows two strong quakes in the same area reported last week.

The quake Monday was about 6 miles deep.

It was centered 6.5 miles southwest of Agoura and 11.7 miles southeast of Thousand Oaks.

There were no reports of injuries or damage.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in the same area Thursday morning. It was followed by several small aftershocks.

It was felt throughout Southern California, from Long Beach to Santa Clarita.

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was reported near Malibu on Friday.


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