An earthquake rattled Southern California shortly before 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
The 4.7-magnitude temblor struck outside Malibu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The readings tend flucuate in the first minutes after the quake.
The earthquake rippled across Ventura County. An emergency alert sent to cell phones buzzed seconds before the actual quake shook the region.
A smaller 2.8-magnitude quake followed shortly after the first, the USGS website shows.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service posted on social media that the earthqake did not trigger a tsunami.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Be prepared to immediately practice drop, cover and hold on the moment you feel shaking, said the Earthquake Country Alliance.
Here’s how it works and why you should do it:
- Drop: Dropping onto your hands and knees protects you from being knocked down and reduces your chances of being hit by flying or falling objects.
- Cover: Cover your head with one arm and hand. If a study table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it; otherwise, crawl next to an interior wall.
- Hold on : Hold on to the shelter you’ve crawled under as it can shift with the earthquake. If you aren’t underneath anything, hold onto your head and neck with both arms and hands.