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Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake reported near Ventura County

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A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Ventura County, California. According to the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) website, the earthquake was reported around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 in Piru, California and about 6.6 miles in depth.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    3.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Piru in Ventura County (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake rattled Piru on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was registered at about 8 p.m. at a depth of 10.7 kilometers. Residents in Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and surrounding areas reported feeling the earthquake.

  2. KTLA Los Angeles

    3.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Ventura, Los Angeles counties (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Piru area, located north of Simi Valley and west of Santa Clarita.

  3. New York Post

    Preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake rattles two SoCal counties (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A 3.8-magnitude earthquake rattled Ventura County Tuesday night, according to the US Geological Survey.

  4. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    3.8-magnitude earthquake rattles community of Piru in Ventura County, nearby areas (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck about 2.5 miles southeast of Piru in Ventura County at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the USGS.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rumbles parts of Ventura and L.A. counties (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported at 8 p.m. Tuesday near the community of Piru in eastern Ventura County.

  6. Foxla

    Preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake reported near Ventura County (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Ventura County, California. According to the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) website, the earthquake was reported around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 in Piru, California and about 6.6 miles in depth.