3.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes La Verne, Eastern Los Angeles County

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Eastern Los Angeles County near La Verne on the evening of September 6th, with the epicenter located about six miles north of La Verne and within the Angeles National Forest near Mt. Baldy. The temblor, occurring at a shallow depth of approximately 5 to 7.7 kilometers, was felt across a broad area stretching from the coast to San Bernardino and from Victorville to Orange County, although the shaking was weak and similar to passing trucks or strong winds. Despite the wide felt area and reports from multiple nearby communities, no injuries or structural damage have been reported. This earthquake is consistent with the region's seismic activity, where quakes of this magnitude are common but rarely cause significant harm. Residents and tourists are reminded to follow standard earthquake safety protocols to minimize risk during such natural events. The USGS continues to collect felt reports and monitor seismic activity in the area.