A 3.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Thousand Oaks area just before 8 a.m. Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The epicenter of the quake, which occurred at 7:59 a.m., was reported to be about 3.2 miles from Thousand Oaks, 4.1 miles from Moorpark and 7.6 miles from Camarillo. The earthquake was a little over a mile deep.
There were no reports of significant damage or injuries immediately following the quake.
On social media, residents of Oak Park, Culver City, Camarillo and Simi Valley reported feeling the shaking.
County officials emphasized the importance of having a go-bag in the event of a disaster. In a video, Helen Chavez, associate director at Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, recommended having water for 3-10 days, a flashlight, and a first aid kit, among other essentials ready at home.
Any one who felt the earthquake can report their experience directly to USGS here.
The L.A. Times reported that an average of five earthquakes with magnitudes of 3.0 to 4.0 occur each year in the Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.
