Minor Earthquake Confirmed in California High Desert
A minor earthquake struck the Southern California high desert on Saturday and was was felt across the region, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed.
The USGS reports the 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit an area about 13 miles northeast of Barstow at 11:34 a.m. Saturday.
Authorities said there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries. People reported to the USGS that they felt light shaking as far away as Los Angeles and Indio.
Copyright 2024 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Popular Today
- US Home Insurance Still Priced Too Low for Climate Risk, Says Swiss Re Chair
- Jury Awards $68.5M to Family of Worker Who Fell to Death at Philly Construction Site
- Update: Beryl Rakes Mexico’s Yucatan With Hurricane Winds and Heavy Rain
- US P/C Underwriting Results: Two Years in a Row Over $20 Billion in the Red