Magnitude 3.2 earthquake strikes Southern California's South Bay

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck the South Bay region of Southern California at 4:48 a.m. Monday.

The quake was less than a mile from the unincorporated community of Lenox and about 1.5 miles southwest of Englewood, with the epicenter at a depth of about eight miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The Lenox neighborhood is located just a few miles east of Los Angeles International Airport.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

What to do in the event of an earthquake

During an earthquake, experts say it's important to know the proper steps to protect yourself and minimize injuries. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides detailed guidelines on what to do when such an event occurs. Here are some key points:

Crouch, cover and hold on:

Drop:Immediately get on your hands and knees. This position will prevent you from falling and will allow you to stay low and crawl to safety if necessary.

cover:Use one arm to protect your head and neck and seek shelter under a sturdy table or desk if possible. If no shelter is available, crouch next to an interior wall away from windows. Get on your knees and crouch to protect your vital organs.

last:Hold on to your shelter until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter in case it moves.

California records thousands of earthquakes each year, but the majority of them are incredibly small: hundreds of quakes reach a magnitude of 3.0, and only about 15 to 20 quakes exceed a magnitude of 4.0, according to the USGS.

In North America, only Alaska experiences more earthquakes per year than California.