Malibu Under Tsunami Advisory Following Japan Earthquake

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  has issued a Tsunami Warning for California's coast north of Point Conception. Malibu and all the Los Angeles County coast is under a Tsunami Advisory. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:

"A Tsunami Advisory means that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected. Significant, widespread inundation is not expected for areas under an advisory.

"A Tsunami Warning means that all coastal residents in the warning area who are near the beach or in low-lying regions should move immediately inland to higher ground and away from all harbors and inlets including those sheltered directly from the sea."

NOAA estimates that waves from the earthquake would hit Los Angeles at approximately 8:30 a.m.

A Los Angeles Fire Department official told Patch that they would be meeting with the LAPD and Los Angeles World Airports to prepare for a possible emergency.

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story had included Malibu in the Tsunami Warning area. As of 3:45 a.m., it is in the Advisory area. Check back at Malibu Patch for updates.