Two Earthquakes Strike California Hours Apart; No Reported Damage

SOLEDAD, CA — A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 11.8 miles northeast of Soledad at 7:42 p.m. Saturday, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of approximately 3.1 miles.

The USGS indicated that earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 and above are typically felt by people in the vicinity. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage following the tremor in Soledad.

Just hours later, at 8:17 p.m. Sunday, a second earthquake, this one measuring 3.9 in magnitude, was recorded near Malibu, California. This earthquake was centered 6.2 miles northwest of Malibu and occurred nearly nine miles below the earth’s surface, according to the USGS.

Similar to the earlier quake, no injuries or damage have been reported following the Malibu tremor. This event follows a string of earthquakes in the area, including a 3.3-magnitude quake that was reported earlier on Monday and a 4.1-magnitude quake that struck the day before.

Despite the series of seismic activity over the weekend, authorities have reassured the public that monitoring and preparedness efforts remain a priority, especially in regions prone to earthquakes.