3.5 magnitude earthquake shakes San Gabriel Valley and parts of Los Angeles

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was reported near South Pasadena on Sunday morning.

The tremor struck at 9:55 a.m. and was centered in the El Sereno area, just south of South Pasadena.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was felt in the San Gabriel Valley and some parts of Los Angeles.

The earthquake occurred less than a mile from Alhambra, less than a mile south of Pasadena, one mile from Monterey Park and one mile east of Los Angeles.

In the last 10 days, there has been an earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

An average of five earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur per year in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 7.0 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

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