A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Redlands in San Bernardino County on Tuesday morning, shaking parts of Southern California but causing no reported damage or injury. The quake hit at 9:36 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey, which placed the epicenter about 4 miles southwest of Redlands.
People reported feeling the earthquake in cities as far away as Corona, Pomona, Beaumont, Crestline and Murrieta. The temblor was described as minor, but it was still strong enough to move across a wide stretch of the region, a reminder of how even a small quake can travel beyond the area closest to the epicenter.
The U.S. Geological Survey was the first official source for the quake’s location, magnitude and timing. Its initial reading put the earthquake at 3.4 magnitude, and scientists sometimes revise those early measurements after reviewing additional data.
That means the final number could change, along with the shake-severity map that helps show where the quake was felt most strongly. For now, the report points to a brief morning jolt near Redlands and no immediate signs that it left a visible mark on the ground.
