
TEMECULA, CA — A magnitude-3.0 earthquake struck Riverside County, but there were no reports of damage or injuries, authorities said Wednesday morning. The quake originally came in as a 3.3, but was later downgraded to a 3.0.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck about 11:40 p.m. Tuesday east of Temecula. Its exact location was:
- 5 mi NE of Aguanga
- 8.7 mi WSW of Anza
- 9.9 mi NNE of Palomar Observatory
- 17.4 mi N of Lake Henshaw
- 28 mi SW of Palm Springs
The quake was centered about three miles below the earth's surface.
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