Earthquake 12 km WNW of Malibu, California (4.0 mw) (2025-03-17 03:17:21 UTC)

1742181441

34.0665, -118.9054

9.00 KM

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km WNW of Malibu, California, at 2025-03-17 03:17:21 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 12 km WNW of Malibu, California

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake 12 km WNW of Malibu, California (4.0 mw) (2025-03-17 03:17:21 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.0

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_ew1742181440

Nearest Places

Nicholas Flat / 0.31 km
Nicholas Flat Natural Preserve / 0.58 km
Decker School / 1.09 km
Malibu Springs Trail / 1.76 km
Decker Canyon Youth Camp / 1.97 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.0

45 km N of Aleneva, Alaska
Time: 1742199537
Depth: 47.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

51 km W of Ferry, Alaska
Time: 1742199007
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.8

23 km ESE of Julian, CA
Time: 1742198771
Depth: 8.81 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.3

57 km NNE of Chase, Alaska
Time: 1742198756
Depth: 62.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.3

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1742198513
Depth: 9.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.4

10 km NW of Malibu, CA
Time: 1742193272
Depth: 11.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

11 km NW of Malibu, CA
Time: 1742185901
Depth: 9.39 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.3

GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIF.
Time: 1742184796
Depth: 11.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

10 km NW of Malibu, CA
Time: 1742184796
Depth: 11.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.4

11 km WNW of Malibu, CA
Time: 1742181684
Depth: 11.06 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)