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4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Rialto, Followed by 3.1 Aftershock

This event reflects Southern California’s average of about 25 moderate quakes per year, prompting ongoing alertness.

A magnitude-3.0 earthquake was reported in Rialto, Calif., on July 31, 2025.
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Overview

  • The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 4.2 quake at a shallow depth of 3.3 miles near Rialto at 9:32 a.m., followed minutes later by a magnitude 3.1 aftershock.
  • Residents in Fontana, Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, Ontario and Redondo Beach reported feeling the shaking as a sharp jolt or rolling motion.
  • No damage or injuries have been reported and local emergency services confirmed that infrastructure remained intact.
  • In the ten days before July 31, the Rialto area experienced three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater.
  • California and Nevada average about 25 earthquakes between magnitudes 4.0 and 5.0 each year, underscoring the need for continued preparedness.