On May 7, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean close to Malibu, reportedly felt by over 85 residents in Los Angeles. The tremor, occurring at a depth of 8 miles approximately 3 miles from Malibu Beach at 9:33 a.m., elicited various reactions on social media. Despite its magnitude, experts note that quakes of this type rarely cause significant damage. Guidelines for safety during earthquakes recommend actions tailored to different situations, emphasizing the importance of protecting oneself by dropping, covering, and holding on until the shaking stops.
"I knew I felt something," read one post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say.
Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale.
If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
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