Southern Californians experienced two earthquakes on Wednesday morning, one off the coast of Malibu and one further inland.
The 3.2-magnitude earthquake occurred about three miles southwest of Malibu Beach at 9:33 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of about eight miles, according to USGS. Earlier in the hour, a 2.2-magnitude earthquake occurred about three miles southwest of Anza, USGS reported.
These tremors come less than a month after a magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred near Julian, rocking the Southern California desert area.
What do I do during an earthquake?
It depends on where you are at.
Here’s what to do in the following situations, according to Ready.gov:
To protect yourself during an earthquake, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy. Cover your head and neck with your arms and crawl underneath a sturdy table or desk to shelter. If that’s not available to you, then crawl next to an interior wall to get away from windows. If you are under a table or desk, hold onto it with one hand so that if it moves, you can move with it.
What do I do if I’m driving during an earthquake?
Slow down and pull over as soon as it’s safe, according to the California Highway Patrol. Remain in the vehicle with your seat belt fastened, engine off, and parking brake set. Once the shaking stops, check your vehicle for damage and its occupants for injuries. Only begin driving when it is safe to do so. Once you can start moving again, do so slowly and cautiously, avoiding any areas of the road that appear to be damaged or obstructed, and continue to avoid bridges and ramps.
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Southern Californians face two earthquakes in Los Angeles County and near Anza Wednesday
Reporting by Paris Barraza, Palm Springs Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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