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.

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

MALIBU, Calif. - A 3.2-magnitude earthquake rattled the Malibu area Wednesday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says the quake was reported at at 9:33 a.m., with the epicenter located approximately 3.1 miles south-southwest of Malibu Beach, California.