A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported Tuesday at 3:05 p.m. Pacific Time in Los Angeles, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred less than a mile south of Pasadena, less than a mile from Alhambra, two miles from Pasadena and two miles east of Los Angeles.
In the last 10 days, there have been two earthquakes 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 6.2 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.
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