PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Great California ShakeOut is happening today at 10:16 AM. People across the Coachella Valley will join millions worldwide in this annual earthquake drill. Although the ShakeOut now takes place in over 50 countries, it all began right here in California. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to help individuals
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – People in government offices, businesses and schools throughout Riverside County next week will stop everything for a minute to “drop, cover and hold on” during a statewide earthquake preparedness drill, now in its 17th year. Â Â The Great California ShakeOut of 2025 is scheduled for 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16.
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FONTANA, Calif. (KESQ)- At approximately 9:32 a.m., a 4.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Fontana California, with movement being felt in several regions including the Coachella Valley. Residents in the Coachella Valley have reported feeling tremors, described as a rumble. Three other quakes have been reported this morning in the Rialto area. The quakes were reported
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two small earthquakes were recorded a minute apart near Indio and Borrego Springs Thursday afternoon, the US Geological Survey reported. A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 5:16 p.m. west of Borrego Springs. One minute later, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded east of Indio.
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Idyllwild Wednesday afternoon, according to USGS. The earthquake was reported just before 12:30 p.m. It was initially recorded as a M 3.6, but later downgraded to a M 3.2 We received calls from residents who reported feeling some shaking in the Coachella Valley. Get the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – There are concerns there could be numerous aftershocks In the wake of Monday’s Magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Julian in San Diego County. Seismologists say an earthquake of this size has an 89% chance of being followed by an aftershock greater than a 3.0 magnitude in the next week. The chance of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A magnitude 3.2 earthquake centered near Indio was reported at 6:38 a.m. today, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered 4.8 miles north of Indio Hills and 12.3 miles north of Indio. It was about 4.2 miles deep. It was centered 15.2 miles northeast of
Continue Reading Update – 3/14/25 – 1:00 p.m. The US Geological Survey confirmed that the earthquake did not occur. “The posting was a result of an errant message sent during system testing,” Paul Laustsen, public affairs for USGS, told News Channel 3. Original Report – 3/14/25 – 11:00 a.m. A 4.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded at the
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A 4.7 Magnitude earthquake struck just North of Malibu this morning at 7:28, rattling buildings and nerves throughout northern L.A. and portions of Ventura county. No immediate reports of damage or injury. The initial computer generated Magnitude was clocked at 5.1, but USGS seismologists routinely review the data. They then adjusted the Magnitude downward. Expect
Continue Reading A strong earthquake in the Highland Park area rattled a wide swath of the Southland today, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The temblor hit at 12:20 p.m., centered two miles south-southeast of Highland Park, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The magnitude was initially reported at 4.6, but was later
Continue ReadingAt 1:00 p.m. a 4.9 magnitude quake struck just outside of Barstow, rattling windows and nerves up and down the state. People reported feeling the shaking from Indio to Los Angeles, but not reports of injuries or damaging. Initially reported as a 5.1 quake, it was downgraded and re-evaluated, with the final reading of 4.9.
Continue Reading Shaking continued south of the Coachella Valley Monday morning as a moderate earthquake was centered south of the Salton Sea. The US Geological Survey reported a Magnitude 4.1 earthquake 11 miles Southeast of Ocotillo Wells at 5:17 a.m. It’s depth was reported as 7.45 miles. Weak shaking was reported by people in the Coachella Valley and as far
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A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was measured 8.3 miles northwest of Borrego Springs or 34.6 miles southwest of Palm Springs at 9:08 a.m. The quake had a depth of 7.3 miles. Have you downloaded the ‘KESQ First Alert’ app yet? It’s FREE! Click here. You’ll stay up-to-date with the latest weather videos. In addition, be able to
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People around the Coachella Valley reported feeling minor shaking after a swarm of earthquakes centered in Imperial County near El Centro overnight. The shaking was centered south of the Salton Sea near the Mexican border. The largest quake was a Magnitude of 4.8 at 12:36 a.m., centered 2 miles northnorthwest of El Centro, according to
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In the wake of Friday’s magnitude 4.2 earthquake at the convergence of the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault zones, there are concerns that could have been a foreshock for a much bigger quake. Some geophysicists are warning about the possibility of a major seismic event along the San Andreas Fault, which runs through our
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A series of earthquakes have rumbled through southern Imperial County since late last night. The largest so far has been a 4.8 quake at 11:43 p.m. That was preceded by a 3.3 magnitude quake at 11:35 p.m. Most recently, a 3.4 tumbler hit at 5:12 a.m. Our newsroom received a number of calls about these
Continue Reading The US Geological Survey reported a small earthquake shook the desert area Monday morning at 5:31 a.m. The 3.5-magnitude quake was centered in the Santa Rosa Mountains 14 miles southwest of La Quinta. People reported feeling a light shaking from Cathedral City to La Quinta and in Anza which was due west of the small
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During emergencies, food can quickly become scarce for two reasons. The first reason is due to disruptions to the infrastructure and/or supply chain. For 99 percent of us, food comes from afar (often very afar). A large and sustained event like a hurricane, flood, earthquake, social unrest or war may interfere with the many planes, trains and automobiles that together keep our grocery shelves stocked.
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As most of us enjoy a reliable supply of clean and affordable water, we find ourselves surprised and vulnerable when that supply is disrupted. . .
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Now that you’ve covered the basics by Building Your Emergency Kit, let’s help you create your emergency plan. Emergency planning and preparation amplify your emergency kit(s) by considering what happens when we set our physical surroundings up for safety and pool resources to support others.
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