Magnitude 2.6 earthquake reported off Malibu

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A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was reported Wednesday morning at 9:08 a.m.in the waters off Malibu, about four miles from the city, according to the U.S.

Geological Survey.The earthquake occurred nine miles from Westlake Village, 10 miles from Thousand Oaks, 12 miles from Agoura Hills and 14 miles from Calabasas.In the last 10 days, there have been three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.An average of 59 earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.0 to 3.0 occur each year in the Greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.The earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.5 miles.Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.Are you ready for when the Big One hits? Get ready for the next big earthquake by signing up for our Unshaken newsletter, which breaks down emergency preparedness into bite-sized steps over six weeks.

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