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Earthquake Shakes East Of Murrieta, Temecula
It was originally measured as a 3.4 magnitude temblor — but was later downgraded, data shows.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — A magnitude 2.9 earthquake shook the Riverside County area early Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. It happened at 5:33 a.m. local time and was centered close to Idyllwild.
It was originally measured as a 3.4 magnitude temblor — but was later downgraded, data shows.
According to the U.S.G.S., the quake was located:
- 3.1 mi S of Idyllwild
- 9.9 mi NNW of Anza
- 10.6 mi ESE of Valle Vista
- 14.3 mi SW of Palm Springs
- 32.9 mi ESE of Moreno Valley
People across Hemet, Idyllwild and Palm Springs all reported feeling the quake via the U.S.G.S.'did you feel it?' application. Did YOU feel it? Let us know in the comments below.
Image via U.S. Geological Survey
