La Verne California Earthquake: Magnitude 3.5 Rocks Local Area
Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Near La Verne, California No Immediate Aftershocks Recorde
M3.5 Earthquake Hits Near La Verne, California
LA VERNE, CA — A La Verne California earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred on September 6, 2025, at 5:11 PM PDT. The earthquake struck 10 km north of La Verne, at a depth of 7.7 km, briefly shaking the local community.
No aftershocks have been recorded as of 5:16 PM PDT, though authorities warn that aftershocks may occur in the next few days, typically about one magnitude unit smaller than the mainshock. There is a small 5% chance of a larger quake occurring.
Historical Seismic Activity in La Verne
Since 1932, there have been 11 events of magnitude 4 or greater within 10 km of today’s earthquake. The largest historical earthquake in the area was M5.5 on February 28, 1990, while the most recent prior quake was M4.4 on August 29, 2018.
Nearby Fault Zones
The La Verne California earthquake occurred near several fault lines, including:
- Sierra Madre fault zone (1.5 km)
- San Antonio fault (3.5 km)
- San Gabriel fault zone (4.3–5.4 km)
- Stoddard Canyon fault (7.0 km)
- Sierra Madre D and Cucamonga sections (8.9–9.6 km)
- Clamshell-Sawpit and Upper Duarte sections (10.9–11.5 km)
- San Jacinto fault zone, South Fork Lytle Creek (12.3 km)
- Icehouse Canyon fault zone (12.9 km)
Authorities continue to monitor these faults for aftershocks and any potential seismic hazards. Residents are advised to remain alert and review earthquake safety procedures.
