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Magnitude-3.8 Earthquake Hits Near Coachella, No Damage Reported

The minor quake occurred in Southern California's desert, close to the music festival, causing light shaking but no injuries or structural harm.

Festivalgoers are seen during the the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Friday, April 12, 2024, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Festivalgoers are seen during the the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Indio, California.
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Overview

  • A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Borrego Springs, about 60 miles from the Coachella music festival site.
  • The earthquake occurred at 9:08 a.m. on Saturday, affecting areas from the U.S.-Mexico border to southern Orange County.
  • No injuries or damage have been reported following the quake.
  • Festival attendees felt only mild effects, and the event's schedule remains unaffected.
  • Local emergency services have not reported any significant incidents due to the earthquake.