Preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes near Searles Valley

SEARLES VALLEY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 28.6 miles east-northeast of Searles Valley on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The temblor hit at 12:51 p.m. and was 3.7 miles in depth.

No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

Searles Valley is a census-designated place of the Mojave Desert in northwestern San Bernardino County.