A preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Malibu Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake hit a few miles south of Malibu on Wednesday, sending a gentle jolt through the beachside city and light shaking into Westside Los Angeles.

MALIBU, Calif. - A 3.2-magnitude earthquake rattled the Malibu area at 9:33 a.m. Wednesday, with the epicenter located approximately 3.1 miles south-southwest of Malibu Beach, California. The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 7.95 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.