3.1 earthquake rattles areas north of Gardena

A small earthquake rattled the area around Gardena on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The 3.2-magnitude temblor struck at 7:43 a.m. at a depth of around 6 miles, its epicenter in unincorporated Athens, 1 mile north of Gardena, according to a computer-generated report from the USGS.

Authorities in Gardena say there have been no calls of injuries or damage as a result of the quake.

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