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A preliminary magnitude 3.6 earthquake was registered near Los Angeles, California on Monday morning. The USGS reported the center near Malibu.

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck in Southern California early Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey, marking the second temblor to hit the region in less than five days.

The earthquake took place west of Los Angeles and was its epicenter was recorded about 3.5 miles north of Malibu, the USGS reported.

The notable temblor took place just before 6:22 a.m. local time. It was not immediately known if any injuries or damage had occurred.

Data provided by USGS showed the earthquake was about 7 miles deep.

No tsunami warnings had been issued in the area.

Tropical storm tracker: Cyclone in Atlantic could hit Carolinas Monday

Monday's earthquake near Malibu marks 2nd in 5 days

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California Thursday morning about 4 miles north of Malibu and about 8 miles from the Los Angeles suburb of Thousand Oaks

The next day, a small earthquake was reported in Northern California when a 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook San Jose about 3:15 p.m. local time Friday, the USGS reported. The earthquake had an epicenter about 5 miles northeast of Alum Rock.

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Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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