Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Strikes Near South Pasadena, Alhambra; Latest in Recent Series

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck near South Pasadena and Alhambra early Monday morning, the latest in a series of small tremors to shake the area since early June.

The quake hit at 5:07 a.m. on June 24, with its epicenter located 2.7 miles southwest of South Pasadena and 3.1 miles southwest of Alhambra, according to the United States Geological Survey. 

The tremor occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and was also felt in nearby communities, including Pasadena.

No injuries or damage were reported from the earthquake, which awakened some residents in the West San Gabriel Valley area. The United States Geological Survey encourages those who felt the quake to report their experiences.

This latest tremor follows a series of small earthquakes that have rattled the South Pasadena area in recent weeks. On June 4, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 2.2 miles southwest of South Pasadena at 3:05 p.m. This quake was believed to be an aftershock of a larger magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred in the same general area on June 2.

Recent seismic activity is not uncommon for the region. Based on data from the past three years, the greater Los Angeles area experiences about five earthquakes ranging from 3.0 to 4.0 in magnitude per year on average.

While these small earthquakes serve as a reminder of Southern California’s seismic activity, they also underscore the importance of earthquake preparedness.