4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Southern California; epicenter south of Malibu

 A 4.2 magnitude earthquake followed by a strong aftershock rattled Southern California early Wednesday morning, awaking thousands of people

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

Map showing the reach of the 4.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Southern California at 2 a.m. 

The quake struck at 2 a.m. and was centered offshore, 16 kilometers south of Malibu Beach and due west of Los Angeles, at a depth of 14 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake was followed by a 3.5 magnitude aftershock at 2:03 a.m. and progressively weaker aftershocks at 2:22 a.m. and 2:38 a.m.

The temblor prompted the Los Angeles Fire Department to go into earthquake mode, which involved a rapid infrastructure survey of all major “areas of concern,” LAFD said.

“Your LAFD completed a strategic 470 square-mile survey of the City of Los Angeles following the 4.2M earthquake near Malibu. No damage or injuries were reported and normal operational mode has resumed,” LAFD announced at 2:45 a.m.