3.2 quake hits near Anaheim
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded at 2:38 a.m. Wednesday one mile from Anaheim, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred three miles from Orange, three miles from Corona, three miles from Yorba Linda and four miles from Chino Hills.
In the last 10 days, there have been three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.
An average of five earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur per year in the greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5.5 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.
Even if you didn’t feel this small earthquake, you never know when the Big One is going to strike. Ready yourself by following our five-step earthquake preparedness guide and building your own emergency kit.
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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