Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits near Rancho Cucamonga

Map of magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Rancho Cucamonga.
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Wednesday at 5:24 a.m. near Rancho Cucamonga. (U.S. Geological Survey)

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Wednesday at 5:24 a.m. two miles from Rancho Cucamonga, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred three miles from Claremont, three miles from Upland, six miles from La Verne and seven miles from Ontario.

In the past 10 days, there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

An average of five earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur per year in the greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 1.4 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

Even if you didn't feel this small earthquake, you never know when the Big One is going to strike. Ready yourself by following our five-step earthquake preparedness guide and building your own emergency kit.

This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you're interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions.