Preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake reported in Malibu area

Earthquake

A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in the westside of Los Angeles County early Sunday morning.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was reported a little before 2:30 a.m. about 13.5 miles south of Malibu.

The quake was initially reported with a 4.1 magnitude but was later downgraded.

No major damage has been reported.

Residents in Malibu, Santa Monica, and as far as Ventura and Santa Barbara counties reported feeling the jolt.