A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported Thursday morning at 4:29 am Pacific time in San Fernando, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred less than a mile from Los Angeles, four miles from Santa Clarita, seven miles from Burbank, and eight miles from Stevenson Ranch.
In the past 10 days, there has been an earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.
An average of five earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 occur per year in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, according to a recent sample of three-year data.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5.6 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting your feelings to the USGS.
Find out what to do before and during an earthquake near you by reading our five-step earthquake preparedness guide.
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