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Redlands Shaken: 3.3 Quake Rattles Southern California
6 May
Summary
- A 3.3 magnitude earthquake occurred east of Los Angeles.
- The tremor's epicenter was near Riverside, California.
- Residents reported feeling the quake in multiple nearby counties.
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake jolted the Redlands area, located east of Los Angeles, on Wednesday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake's epicenter was situated just east of Riverside, California, at a shallow depth of approximately 6.2 kilometers (3.9 miles).
The seismic event occurred at 9:45 a.m. and was felt by residents extending as far as Azusa in Los Angeles County, though most reports came from the Redlands and Moreno Valley areas. Some individuals described the shaking vividly, with one Redlands resident noting their office chair moved on the second floor of their home.
While reactions varied, with some describing the quake as "pretty strong" and others finding it unimpressive, the Redlands region is known for seismic activity. This 3.3 magnitude tremor is noted as the strongest earthquake to occur in the area so far this month.
