A measured 4.7 earthquake struck this morning, September 12, at 7:28 a.m. off Kanan Dune Road in Malibu. It was seven miles deep according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was initially reported as 5.1 magnitude earthquake but was later downgraded.
The jolt could be felt in Pacific Palisades. There have already been several smaller aftershocks.
As always, there’s a five percent chance of today’s quake being a foreshock to a bigger one.
“In Southern California, every one of us is within five miles of an active fault,” USGS seismologist Lucy Jones said in a televised appearance after the quake. “We have had more than the average [number of] magnitude-4 quakes in Southern California this year — the average being about eight magnitude-4 sequences, that being sequences of at least one magniture-4 … So far we’ve had 14 in Southern California; the largest previous year was 13.”
Emergency Preparedness Sponsored by Supervisor Horvath
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s field deputy Zachary Gaidzik sent the following message today. “This morning, LA County experienced a 5.1 magnitude earthquake, and like many Angelenos, I started to wonder just how up to date my earthquake kit is.”
Horvath’s office invites everyone to “Get Ready, Stay Ready!” Emergency Preparedness Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 at the Skirball Center 2701 N. Sepulveda. There will be a complimentary breakfast and free onsite parking for all attendees.
This is an opportunity for residents and their families to learn vital information about emergency preparedness. Key agencies presenting information will include LA County Emergency Management, LA City Emergency Management Department and the California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s office.
More than 20 agencies and groups will have tables and supply materials. The California Highway Patrol will be on hand to perform car seat safety checks.
There will be presentations on topics such as home hardening, emergency planning, wildfires, and earthquakes.
Residents are invited to bring the family and speak with experts to gain valuable knowledge that could make a difference in a crisis.
RSVP is necessary to ensure there are adequate supplies. click here.