Magnitude 3.5 earthquake recorded off Catalina
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Magnitude 3.5 earthquake recorded off Catalina
"A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 9:40 p.m. Sunday 13 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred 13 miles from Los Angeles, 14 miles from Palos Verdes Estates, 14 miles from Rolling Hills Estates and 14 miles from Avalon on Catalina Island. In the last 10 days, there has been one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby."
"An average of five earthquakes with magnitudes of 3.0 to 4.0 occur per year in the Greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.8 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS."
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred at 9:40 p.m. Sunday centered 13 miles from Rancho Palos Verdes and about 13–14 miles from Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates and Avalon on Catalina Island. The quake struck at a depth of 6.8 miles. In the last 10 days there has been one nearby earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater. A recent three-year data sample shows an average of five earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 to 4.0 per year in the Greater Los Angeles area. Residents are encouraged to report felt effects to the USGS and to prepare via the Unshaken newsletter. The report was generated automatically by Quakebot and reviewed by a Times editor.
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