Earthquake GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF. (3.9 ml) (2025-03-17 03:17:21 UTC)
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck on GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF., at 2025-03-17 03:17:21 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF.
Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake
Moderate Earthquake
Action
Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
Magnitudo (ml)
3.9
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250317_0000037
Nearest Places
- Decker School / 0.34 km
- Nicholas Flat / 1.24 km
- Lechuza Patrol Station (historical) / 1.39 km
- Nicholas Flat Natural Preserve / 1.45 km
- Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 72 / 1.66 km
Comment
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Depth: 0.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 41.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 41.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 39.99 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 39.99 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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11 km NW of Malibu, CA
Time:
Depth: 9.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
10 km NW of Malibu, CA
Time:
Depth: 11.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF.
Time:
Depth: 11.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
11 km WNW of Malibu, CA
Time:
Depth: 11.06 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.06 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)