3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Coachella

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 in intensity hit the Coachella Valley Friday morning.

The quake struck at 8:58 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s website.

It was centered 7 miles east, northeast of Coachella, 10 miles east of Indio and 27 miles east, southeast of Palm Springs

Preliminary reports show it was felt as far as Palm Springs.

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

Remember, KESQ News Channel 3 is the only station with our own seismograph in Palm Desert.