Malibu: Giant sinkhole swallows Nicolas Cage’s driveway, 31 properties evacuated

The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in the Pacific Coast Highway area along the California coast. According to the Associated Press, the driveway collapsed near the actor’s home, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters secured the gas leak caused by a ruptured pipeline.

The crater measures approximately nine meters by eighteen and is nearly eight meters deep, according to local authorities cited by The Guardian. Seven properties were deemed directly hazardous, while 24 others became inaccessible as their only entry point was compromised.

The city of Malibu declared a local state of emergency to expedite repairs and mobilize necessary resources. The evacuation order and danger reports remained in effect on September 11 for the 31 affected properties.

Municipal services attribute the collapse to coastal erosion exacerbated by strong waves and high tides. The area had also suffered the effects of Hurricane Marie, which accelerated coastal degradation.

The residence linked to Nicolas Cage was unoccupied at the time of the incident. People reports that the actor’s representatives did not respond to requests for comment. Authorities reported no injuries.