4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Among Series of Temblors in Ojai Area

A series of earthquakes shook the Ojai area Friday night into Saturday morning, including 4.1-magnitude temblor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The 4.1 quake hit at 12:42 a.m. about 11 miles east northeast of Ojai, the USGS reported. The quake was originally reported with a magnitude of 3.8 but was later upgraded.

More than 400 people reported feeling the quake, including residents in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, according to the USGS site.

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake also struck the same area at 11:27 p.m. Friday evening.

Ojai is located in Ventura County, about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

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