Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits near South Pasadena, Alhambra; Latest Recent Series – Pasadena Now

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

The earthquake occurred at 5:07 a.m. on June 24, with its epicenter located 2.7 miles southwest of South Pasadena and 5.1 miles southwest of Alhambra, according to the United States Geological Survey .

The quake 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 woke some residents in the western San Gabriel Valley region. The U.S. Geological Survey is encouraging those who felt the earthquake to share their experiences.

This latest tremor follows a series of small earthquakes that have rocked 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 earthquake is believed to be an aftershock of a larger 3.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the same area on June 2.

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

While these small earthquakes are reminders of the seismic activity in Southern California, they also highlight the importance of earthquake preparedness.

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

The earthquake occurred at 5:07 a.m. Pacific Time on June 24, 2024, with its epicenter located 2.7 miles southwest of South Pasadena and 5.1 miles southwest of Alhambra, according to the US Geological Survey. The shaking occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and was also felt in nearby communities, including Monterey Park and Boyle Heights.

No injuries or damage were reported from the earthquake, which woke some residents in the western San Gabriel Valley region. The USGS encourages those who felt the earthquake to report their experiences.

This latest tremor follows a series of small earthquakes that have rocked the South Pasadena area in recent weeks. On June 4, 2024, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 2.2 miles southwest of South Pasadena at 3:05 p.m. This earthquake would be an aftershock of a larger magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred in the same area on June 2, 2024.

Dr Lucy Jones, a renowned seismologist, commented on the June 4 earthquake, saying: “This means we have had an aftershock. Today's M3.0 is smaller than Sunday's M3.4, so it's a replica. This happened a little over 2 days after the first earthquake. Not unusual.”

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

While these small earthquakes are reminders of the seismic activity in Southern California, they also highlight the importance of earthquake preparedness. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepared for possible larger seismic events in the future.