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Earthquake: Magnitude 2.7 quake reported near three Southern California beaches

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported at 8:27 p.m. Thursday two miles from three Southern California beaches.
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported at 8:27 p.m. Thursday two miles from three Southern California beaches and three miles from Torrance and El Segundo.
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A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported at 8:27 p.m. Thursday two miles from three Southern California beaches, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred two miles from Redondo, Hermosa and Manhattan beaches, and three miles from El Segundo and Torrance.

In the last 10 days, there have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

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An average of 59 earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.0 and 3.0 occur per year in the Greater Los Angeles area, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.9 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.

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