Riverside County, CA – Two small earthquakes were recorded early Saturday morning near the Riverside area, marking a brief burst of seismic activity across Inland Southern California.
According to the California Integrated Seismic Network, the first quake struck at approximately 1:40 a.m. (UTC), measuring a magnitude 3.4 about 7 kilometers south-southwest of Redlands at a depth of roughly 3.4 kilometers.
A second earthquake of similar magnitude, also measured at 3.4, occurred later at 6:32 a.m. (UTC), about 1 kilometer southeast of Muscoy. That quake was recorded at a deeper depth of approximately 13.3 kilometers.
Both घटनाएँ were classified as light earthquakes, with limited shaking reported by residents across parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Initial intensity reports suggest weak to light shaking, with no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.
Seismologists note that earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively common in Southern California, which sits along a complex network of active fault lines. While these events are not unusual, clusters of back-to-back quakes can draw attention as reminders of the region’s ongoing seismic risk.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, though no advisories or warnings have been issued following these events.
Residents are encouraged to review earthquake preparedness plans and ensure emergency kits are up to date.
