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The map shows the approximate location of Tuesday morning’s magnitude 3.3 earthquake. |
According to the US Geological Survey, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck South Gate around 9:26 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday.
South Gate Middle School and South Gate Park were both hit by the quake.
At a depth of 9.2 miles, the earthquake struck.
Two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or larger have struck the area in the last ten days.
According to a recent three-year data sample, the greater Los Angeles area experiences an average of five earthquakes each year with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0.
Did you experience any tremors as a result of the earthquake? Consider informing the USGS about how you feel.
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Quakebot, a computer tool that tracks the newest earthquakes identified by the USGS, created this story automatically. Before it was published, the article was reviewed by a Times editor. Visit our list of commonly asked questions if you want to learn more about the system.
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