Earthquake: 2.6 earthquake recorded in Long Beach

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The USGS reported a 2.6-magnitude earthquake Wednesday night at 7:15 p.m. in Long Beach.

The earthquake occurred less than a mile from Signal Hill, less than a mile from Lakewood and two miles from Los Angeles.

In the past 10 days, there has been one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

An average of 59 earthquakes of magnitude between 2.0 and 3.0 occur annually in the greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 3 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting to the USGS how you felt.

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This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the most recent earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you are interested in learning more about the system, visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

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