Coachella: Earthquake shakes SoCal desert during music fest
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A small earthquake shook the Southern California desert Saturday near Coachella, where the famous music festival is being held this weekend. No damage or injuries were reported.
The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 3.8, hit at 9:08 a.m. about 8 miles (13 kilometers) northeast of Borrego Springs in Riverside County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The epicenter was about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Coachella. It struck at a depth of about 7 miles (11 kilometers), the USGS said.
A dispatcher with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said there were no calls reporting any problems from the quake.
Related articles
Chinese citizen killed, another wounded in mass stabbing attack at Sydney mall
Police officers work outside the Westfield Shopping Centre at Bondi Junction in Sydney, Australia, A2024-04-30My friend turned up to my wedding as a surprise, took four pizzas and had sex with my sister
A groom who was left in an awkward situation on his big day due to a 'surprise' guest has taken to s2024-04-30Love Island's Amy Hart reveals cruel trolls target her and one
Love Island's Amy Hart is regularly forced to hit back at trolls who offer unwanted criticism on how2024-04-30Callaghan Innovation wants to cut staff, focus on money
Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King2024-04-30Chinese citizen killed, another wounded in mass stabbing attack at Sydney mall
Police officers work outside the Westfield Shopping Centre at Bondi Junction in Sydney, Australia, A2024-04-30What is Havana syndrome? Symptoms explained after bombshell 60 Minutes episode
A stunning exposé has revived speculation that 'Havana syndrome,' the mystery ailment plaguing US di2024-04-30
atest comment