An earthquake was felt widely in the Los Angeles area Thursday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a preliminary 4.7 magnitude quake centered 4 miles (7 kilometers) north of Malibu.

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The temblor was about 7 miles (11 kilometers) below the surface, USGS said.

The jolt was felt as far as 45 miles (72 kilometers) away in Orange County.