# Malibu coastal erosion and sinkhole incident

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malibu-coastal-erosion-and-sinkhole-incident
> Updated: 2026-09-10T23:38:57.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 2.

Severe coastal erosion triggered by Tropical Storm Marie and high tides caused a massive sinkhole to open on the driveway of actor Nicolas Cage’s beachfront mansion in Malibu, California.

The collapse, measuring approximately 9 meters wide and 7.6 meters deep, destroyed the property’s garage entrance and swallowed asphalt and concrete. The incident caused a natural gas leak and ruptured water pipelines, leading to temporary utility suspensions. 

As the geological instability progressed, local authorities reported that the crater reached dimensions of roughly 9 meters by 18 meters. The damage has significantly impacted the surrounding area, with 31 nearby properties deemed unsafe. Of these, seven have been classified as uninhabitable and 24 lack secure vehicle access. While the mansion was unoccupied during renovations, the City of Malibu issued evacuation orders for dozens of nearby homes due to structural risks.

## Claims

- A large crater has opened near the property, compromising access and safety. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nicolas Cage's Malibu mansion is valued at US$ 10.5 million. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The crater measures approximately 9 meters by 18 meters and is about 7.6 meters deep. (single source)
- Thirty-one properties have been deemed unsafe, with seven classified as uninhabitable. (single source)
- The collapse ruptured water and gas pipelines in the area. (single source)
- The erosion was influenced by Hurricane Marie, high tides, and recent rainfall. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Malibu coastal erosion threatens Nicolas Cage mansion

A large crater caused by coastal erosion has threatened Nicolas Cage's Malibu mansion, damaging infrastructure and leaving dozens of nearby properties unsafe following recent storms and Hurricane Marie.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malibu-coastal-erosion-threatens-nicolas-cage-mansion

### 2026-09-08: Malibu sinkhole destroys driveway at Nicolas Cage mansion

A massive sinkhole caused by coastal erosion and Tropical Storm Marie has destroyed the driveway of Nicolas Cage’s Malibu mansion, prompting local emergency declarations and neighborhood evacuations.

53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicolas-cages-malibu-mansion-damaged-by-massive-sinkhole

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