This past Sunday morning saw quite a shake up in South Pasadena as a 3.5 magnitude earthquake rattled the area. The U.S. Geological Survey reported about the most recent earthquake, and many described it as feeling like a sharp and short jolt. It occurred just before 1o am on Sunday while many residents were out running weekend errands or attending Sunday morning church services.
The earthquake was centered about 2 and a half miles from South Pasadena, and it hit at a depth of about seven miles. There have been no reports of injuries or damage.
Sunday’s earthquake comes after a series of earthquakes and aftershocks hit Southern California in January and February of this year. This cluster of seismic disruptions left many SoCal residents concerned that “the big one” was coming.
However, geologists reported that it was normal to have aftershocks after the main event, and that there is no reason for panic. As we all know by now, earthquakes are quite normal for the area, and while we need to be alert and prepared, there’s no reason to be overly alarmed.