2.9 quake strikes deep under the water near Malibu

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was reported Monday morning at 9:02 a.m. in the water eight miles from Malibu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred 12 miles from Los Angeles, 13 miles from Santa Monica, 13 miles from Topanga and 14 miles from El Segundo.

In the last 10 days, there have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

An average of 59 earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.0 and 3.0 occur per year in the greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 7.2 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

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