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Magnitude 3.2 earthquake shakes Los Angeles

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported at 5:07 a.m. PT Monday morning in Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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

Over the past 10 days, there have been no earthquakes 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 6.2 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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