• A magnitude 3.9 earthquake hit Malibu at 8:17 p.m. local time.
• The epicenter was located approximately four miles from Thousand Oaks.
• No injuries or significant property damage have been reported.
• This quake is part of a recent pattern of seismic activity in the region.

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the Malibu area at 8:17 p.m. local time on Sunday, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. The epicenter was less than a mile from Malibu and around four miles from Thousand Oaks. Residents experienced mild but extended shaking, with many describing a side-to-side motion that lasted approximately ten seconds. It was described by a local resident as "a pretty good rattle." The tremor was also felt across a larger area, from Long Beach to Oxnard, including downtown Los Angeles, according to the India Times.

Despite the earthquake's intensity, no injuries or major property damage were reported. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), over 3,000 people reported feeling the earthquake by early Monday morning. This incident follows a significant increase in seismic activity in Southern California, with 15 seismic sequences and at least one earthquake of magnitude 4.0 or greater occurring in 2024, marking the highest count in over six decades, as stated by Caltech seismologist Lucy Jones.

The area is now witnessing a series of earthquakes, with two quakes recorded in the last 10 days, all contributing to the notable uptick in seismic events. Residents were advised to stay alert and prepared, as this trend raises concerns about the potential for further significant quakes. For additional safety tips and earthquake preparedness resources, visit Newsweek.