4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes near Palm Springs, USGS says

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes near Mt. San Gorgonio
A preliminary-magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck about six miles south-southeast of Mt. San Gorgonio on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A preliminary-magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck about six miles south-southeast of Mt. San Gorgonio on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake occurred at 4:49 a.m. at a depth of 8 miles, the USGS said. Its epicenter was located 8 miles north of Cabazon and 20 miles northwest of Palm Springs.

Residents reported feeling the temblor in San Bernardino, Banning, Lake Elsinore and Colton - as well as such far-flung areas as Woodland Hills and Laguna Niguel.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

DEVELOPING: More details will be added to this report as they become available.