Light Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Hits Near Alhambra, California

A light magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 4.9 kilometers (3 miles) away from Alhambra, California, on the morning of Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 9:56 am local time (America/Los Angeles GMT -7).

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The quake, which had a very shallow depth of 10.4 kilometers (6 miles), was widely felt in the area.

Earthquake Details:

• Date & Time: June 2, 2024, at 9:56 am local time (America/Los Angeles GMT -7)
• Magnitude: 3.4
• Depth: 10.4 km
• Epicenter Latitude / Longitude: 34.0843°N / 118.178°W Los Angeles, California, United States
• Shaking Intensity: III Weak shaking near the epicenter
• Felt Reports: 180 reports
• Primary Data Source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
• Nearest Volcano: Lavic Lake (161 km / 100 mi)

Additional Information:

• Weather at Epicenter at Time of Quake: Overcast Clouds, 16.4°C (62°F), humidity: 78%, wind: 3 m/s (5 knots) from SSW
• Estimated Seismic Energy Released: 7.9 x 10^9 joules (2.21-megawatt hours, equivalent to 1.9 tons of TNT)

Despite the widespread reports of the quake being felt, there were no significant damage or injuries reported. The shaking intensity was categorized as weak near the epicenter, and no particular alert was issued by the authorities.