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
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
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
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
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
