Sure, here is a more detailed paraphrasing of the text:A **light, 4.

7-magnitude earthquake** struck near **Los Angeles** on **Thursday**, according to the **United States Geological Survey (USGS)**.

The tremor occurred at **7:28 a.

m.

Pacific Time**, approximately **4 miles north of Malibu, California**, as per the data from the agency.

As seismologists review the available data, they may revise the earthquake's reported magnitude.

Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt USGS scientists to update the shake-severity map.

An **aftershock** is usually a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same general area.

Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.

Aftershocks can occur **days, weeks, or even years** after the first earthquake.

These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations.

**Source:** United States Geological Survey**Notes:** Shaking categories are based on the scale.

When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within **100 miles** and **seven days** of the initial quake.

All times above are **Pacific Time**.

Shake data is as of **Thursday, Sept.

12 at 10:36 a.

m.

Eastern**.

Aftershocks data is as of **Wednesday, Sept.

18 at 11:14 p.

m.

Eastern**.