An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 struck Southern California Friday, which was felt by residents across the greater Los Angeles region.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey , the quake struck at 2:15 p.m. with an epicenter 3 miles north of Malibu and 7.4 miles southeast of Thousand Oaks. It initially registered a magnitude of 3.5 but was later upgraded to 3.8.
There were no reports of injuries or damage, and neither were likely given the magnitude.
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