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US: 3.7-magnitude earthquake hits Malibu area of California

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Malibu area late Friday night, shaking parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake hit at approximately 11:44 p.m., with its epicentre located about 6.8 miles northwest of Malibu and 8.4 miles from Westlake Village. 

According to USGS, the earthquake had a depth of about 9.5 miles.

Shaking was felt across multiple cities in Ventura County, including Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Simi Valley, while in Los Angeles County, tremors were detected as far south as Long Beach, up north in Porter Ranch, and eastward to Whittier, according to a USGS map.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.

The Malibu area has experienced a series of extreme weather events this year, including the Palisades Fire and recent mudslides.

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