Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Ojai Region During Tropical Storm Hilary: Get Actionable Insights on EigenPrism

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Ojai area in Ventura County, California on August 20, 2023. The earthquake was reported around 2:40 p.m. and was centered about four miles southeast of Ojai, which is approximately 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

The earthquake was felt across Southern California while Tropical Storm Hilary was battering the region with strong winds and heavy rain. Strong jolts were reported in Malibu, Porter Ranch, and other areas. Multiple aftershocks were also reported following the earthquake.

Actionable Insights on EigenPrism 

To make timely decisions about this event, EigenPrism® users can assess the impact using the following quick links:

• M 5.1 – 7 km SE of Ojai, CA (MMI) as of 2023-08-20
• M 5.1 – 7 km SE of Ojai, CA (PGA) as of 2023-08-20

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