A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported in Placenta at 3:18 a.m. Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake occurred less than a mile from Yorba Linda, less than a mile from Anaheim, one mile from Orange and two miles from Fullerton.
In the past 10 days there have been three magnitude 3.0 earthquakes in the area.
An average of five earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 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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