On Sunday evening at 10:13 p.m. Pacific time, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck near Burbank. Residents reported moderate shaking locally and light shaking across Los Angeles and Long Beach. The earthquake's epicenter was less than a mile from Los Angeles and occurred at a depth of 9.5 miles. Historical data shows the Greater Los Angeles area experiences about five earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 to 4.0 each year. The USGS encourages residents to report their experiences and offers preparedness resources through its Unshaken newsletter.
In the last 10 days, there has been one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby, indicating the area's seismic activity persists.
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.9, occurred at a depth of 9.5 miles and was felt moderately in Burbank and lightly throughout Los Angeles.
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