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

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

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

There are no immediate reports of damage.

The earthquake was felt in the San Gabriel Valley and parts of Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred less than a mile from Alhambra, less than a mile from South Pasadena, a mile from Monterey Park and a mile from East Los Angeles.

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

On average, five earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 3.0 to 4.0 occur each year in the greater Los Angeles 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 your feelings to the USGS.

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This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before publication. If you want to know more about the system, check out our list of frequently asked questions.

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