A 3.6 magnitude earthquake impacted Southern California’s coastal area on Monday at 4:22 a.m.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck around 3 miles northwest of Malibu and had a depth of about 10 miles.

 

“So it’s possibly an aftershock of the quake we had several days ago,” KTLA’s Eric Spillman said.

 

On September 12, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the same location.

 

The earthquake on Monday was felt as far away as Long Beach to the southeast and Ventura to the northwest. “We didn’t feel it here in the studio,” Eric said.

 

There were no early reports of damage or injuries.

What to Do During an Earthquake

During an earthquake, experts say understanding how to protect oneself and reduce injuries is critical. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offers specific instructions on what to do during such incidents. Here are the main points:

 

Drop, Cover, and Hold On!

 

descend: Immediately descend to your hands and knees. This stance protects you from being pushed down and enables you to remain low and crawl to safety if required.

 

Cover: Use one arm to cover your head and neck, and if possible, seek refuge behind a strong table or desk. If no shelter is available, lie down close to an interior wall away from windows. To safeguard your essential organs, stay on your knees and bend over.

 

Seismologist warns of increased earthquake activity in southern California.

Hold on to your refuge until the shaking stops. Prepare to relocate your shelter if it moves.

 

Thousands of earthquakes are registered in California each year, although the great majority are quite mild. According to the USGS, several hundred approach magnitude 3.0, with only 15 to 20 exceeding magnitude 4.0.

 

In North America, only Alaska has more earthquakes per year than California.