What magnitude earthquake struck the Inland Empire?

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Riverside-San Bernardino county line.

Where was the earthquake centered?

The main earthquake was reported approximately two and a half miles southeast of Loma Linda.

Were there any aftershocks after the main earthquake?

Yes, a 2.7-magnitude aftershock occurred in the same area less than a minute after the initial earthquake.

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SoCal Shaken: Quake Rattles Inland Empire

30 Apr

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Summary

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred near the Riverside-San Bernardino county line.
The initial tremor struck two and a half miles southeast of Loma Linda.
Several smaller aftershocks followed the main earthquake event.

SoCal Shaken: Quake Rattles Inland Empire

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake rattled the Riverside-San Bernardino county line on Wednesday evening, with subsequent smaller aftershocks felt in the region. The primary seismic event occurred around 8:48 p.m., originating approximately two and a half miles southeast of Loma Linda. This earthquake struck at a depth of about 10 miles.

Shortly after the initial tremor, the United States Geological Survey reported a 2.7-magnitude aftershock in the same area. This secondary event occurred at a depth of just under nine and a half miles. Based on USGS data, the shaking from both the main earthquake and its aftershocks was perceptible to people throughout the Inland Empire.

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