Earthquake Near Me : 4.9 Quake Near Indio Hills Shakes Southern California, Felt From Palm Springs to Los Angeles and San Diego

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck north-northeast of Indio in Riverside County late Monday, shaking parts of the Coachella Valley and rippling across portions of Southern California. The quake hit at 5:56 p.m. Pacific Time (local), at a very shallow depth of about 3 km (around 2 miles), a combination that often makes shaking feel sharper near the epicenter even when damage is unlikely.

Within minutes, the region also saw a magnitude 3.4 aftershock in the same general area, reinforcing expectations that smaller follow-up quakes may continue through the night.

Earthquake Near Me: Where the Shaking Was Strongest

The epicenter was positioned about 19 km (roughly 12 miles) north-northeast of Indio, near the Indio Hills area. Reports of shaking clustered most heavily around:

• Indio

• Palm Desert

• Palm Springs

• Nearby Coachella Valley communities

Because the quake was shallow, it was also felt beyond the desert communities, including parts of:

• Riverside County

• Greater Los Angeles

• San Diego County

If you’re searching “earthquake near me,” the fastest way to gauge proximity is simple: if you’re in the Coachella Valley, you were close enough to feel it distinctly; farther west and south, the shaking typically becomes lighter and more like a brief sway.

San Diego Earthquake: Was This the Same Event?

Yes. People in parts of San Diego County reported feeling shaking connected to the same Riverside County quake. San Diego is far enough away that it usually takes a stronger or shallower event, or favorable ground conditions, for shaking to be noticeable—both of which fit tonight’s profile.

If you felt a short, gentle rolling sensation in San Diego without a loud jolt, that matches what many experience at distance from a shallow desert epicenter.

Earthquake Now Los Angeles and Riverside: Why It Was Felt So Widely

In Los Angeles and Riverside, the quake’s reach comes down to a few factors:

• Shallow depth: Less energy is lost before seismic waves reach the surface.

• Basin effects: Some neighborhoods can amplify motion due to local soil and geology.

• Even moderate magnitudes can travel: Especially across Southern California’s connected fault and basin system.

Most reports from the LA Basin and inland empire areas described brief shaking rather than prolonged motion.

Earthquake Today: Timeline of the Indio Area Shaking

Times are local Pacific Time and may be refined as monitoring data is reviewed.

Palm Springs Earthquake Today: What to Watch for Next

For Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Indio, the next few hours are mainly about aftershocks. Most aftershocks are smaller, but they can still feel sharp, especially close to the epicenter.

What to do tonight:

• Check for small household hazards: toppled items, cracked glass, shifted shelves.

• Avoid unnecessary driving if you suspect road or rockfall issues in hilly areas.

• Be ready for one more jolt: it’s common to get additional small aftershocks after a mid-size main event.

What To Do If Another Earthquake Hits

If shaking starts again:

• Drop to the ground.

• Cover your head and neck under a sturdy table if possible.

• Hold on until the shaking stops.

If you’re outdoors, move away from buildings, streetlights, and power lines. If you’re driving, pull over safely and stay in the vehicle.

Quick Reality Check on “5.1 Earthquake” Searches

Many people are searching “5.1 earthquake” because early automated estimates can differ from later reviewed values. Tonight’s event has been discussed around the 5.1 range early on, but the commonly cited updated magnitude for the main shock is 4.9. Small revisions like this are normal as more seismic stations report in.

If you tell me your city/neighborhood (San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, or elsewhere), I can summarize what the event means for your area and how likely you are to feel aftershocks tonight.