A moderate earthquake struck near Ojai Sunday afternoon.
The 5.1 magnitude quake was reported around 2:41 p.m. just over four miles southeast of the city in Ventura County.
Earthquake alerts went off to some people in Santa Barbara County where the Office of Emergency Management reports is was felt as well.
The National Weather Service says there is no tsunami expected from the earthquake.
Several aftershocks ranging between magnitude 3.1 and 3.6 have already been reported.
The Ventura County Fire Department was asking people in the area to go outside and check their property for damage.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
5.1 earthquake 4 miles southeast of Ojai felt locally in #SantaBarbaraCounty. A great reminder to Drop, Cover, and Hold on when the shaking starts! https://t.co/d4GKUeIeHG
— SBCountyOEM (@SBCountyOEM) August 20, 2023
