A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was reported at 10 a.m. Pacific time Tuesday two miles from Rancho Cucamonga, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck two miles from Claremont, three miles from Upland, six miles from La Verne and seven miles from San Dimas.
In the last 10 days there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or higher in the area.
An average of 59 earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.0 and 3.0 occur each year in the greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.
The quake struck at a depth of 5.4 miles. Do you feel this earthquake? Remember to report what you felt at the USGS.
Even if you did not feel this small earthquake, you never know when the Great One will strike. Prepare yourself by following our five-step earthquake guide for earthquake and building your own emergency kit.
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