Small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 rattles San Gabriel Valley and areas of Los Angeles.

There was a reported magnitude 3.5 earthquake near South Pasadena on Sunday morning.

A powerful earthquake struck at 9:55 a.m., with its epicenter located in the El Sereno area, south of South Pasadena.

No damage was reported immediately.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that residents in the San Gabriel Valley and certain areas of Los Angeles felt the impact of the earthquake.

The earthquake happened in close proximity to Alhambra, South Pasadena, Monterey Park, and East Los Angeles, all within a mile radius.

Over the past 10 days, a single earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 or higher has occurred in close proximity.

According to a recent three-year data sample, the greater Los Angeles area experiences an average of five earthquakes per year with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0.

If you felt the earthquake, you can report your experience to the USGS. The earthquake happened at a depth of 7.0 miles.

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