Was there an earthquake in California on Wednesday evening? Magnitude and affected areas
There was a 4.1 magnitude tremor in southern California which was felt in LA and surrounding areas
There was a 4.1 magnitude earthquake in southern California on Wednesday evening, at 1:49 p.m. The United States Geological Survey pinpointed the epicentre of the quake as being 5-and-a-half miles southwest of Corona, California, in Riverside County.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 0.9 miles.
The tremor was felt in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. At the time of publication no major damage was reported.
Earthquake trending
Within minutes of the tremor #earthquake was trending on X, along with Corona.
At 1:49 p.m., a 4.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Corona, CA, and was felt in Irvine. Students are safe and there is no school damage. Classes are continuing with dismissal unchanged. Visit https://t.co/RwnwViDztQ for more safety info. Contact your school for questions. pic.twitter.com/9Ocoo67YQS
— Irvine Unified (@IUSD) May 1, 2024
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