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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Shakes Coachella Valley on Monday Evening

The shallow temblor near the San Andreas Fault underscores ongoing monitoring after a year of elevated seismic activity.

Overview

  • The quake struck around 5:56–5:57 p.m. PT near Indio/Indio Hills in Riverside County at a depth of roughly 1.8–3 kilometers, according to the USGS.
  • At least 17 aftershocks were recorded, with the largest measuring about magnitude 3.4 and others at 3.3 and 2.9.
  • More than 3,000 people submitted felt reports to the USGS, with shaking reported from Palm Springs and Riverside to Temecula and San Diego.
  • Officials reported no immediate injuries or damage, including confirmations from the Riverside County Fire Department and Palm Springs police.
  • USGS revised the initial magnitude from 5.1 to 4.6 before setting it at 4.9, and the epicentral area sits near the San Andreas Fault system.