Magnitude 2.6 earthquake hits Monrovia, felt in San Gabriel Valley
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was reported at 3:09 p.m. Thursday less than a mile from Monrovia and could be felt in parts of the San Gabriel Valley, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred one mile from Arcadia and Sierra Madre, and three miles from Pasadena and Duarte.
In the last 10 days, there have been three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.
An average of 59 earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.0 and 3.0 occur per year in the greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.
The totals underscore just how much the value of older buildings has soared, yet they remain vulnerable to major damage or collapse in the next big quake.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.1 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt 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 it was published. If you’re interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions.
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