Key Points
Pacific time on Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.1 earthquake originating offshore, approximately 11 miles away from Rancho Palos Verdes, Southern California.e)..
This seismic event took place at a distance of 12 miles from Palos Verdes Estates, 13 miles from Rolling Hills Estates, 13 miles from Los Angeles, and 15 miles from Torrance..
Recent data spanning three years indicates an average of five earthquakes between magnitudes 4.0 and 5.0 annually within the greater Los Angeles area..
Meanwhile, Japan also experienced a series of earthquakes on the same day, with the biggest one being a magnitude 7.5..
The quake was felt by some people in Playa del Rey and Victorville, who shared their experiences on Facebook..
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