Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Shakes Orange County Near Corona
A preliminary 3.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near Corona, California on Tuesday night, August 11. The tremor, with an epicenter 6 miles west-southwest of Corona, was felt by 104 people in several nearby cities.
Key takeaways
- A 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near Corona, Orange County, California.
- The tremor was recorded at 11:17 p.m. on Tuesday night, August 11.
- 104 people reported feeling weak shaking from the earthquake.
- Residents in several cities, including Riverside and Irvine, felt the quake.
- A second, 2.7 magnitude earthquake followed shortly after in the same area.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.1 occurred near Corona in Orange County, California, on Tuesday night. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the tremor at 11:17 p.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 6 miles west-southwest of Corona at a depth of 2 miles.
One hundred and four individuals submitted reports indicating they felt weak shaking from the event. Residents in multiple cities, including Moreno Valley, Laguna Hills, Riverside, Irvine, and Ontario, reported experiencing the quake. A subsequent, smaller quake of magnitude 2.7 was recorded in the same vicinity at 11:17 p.m. on August 11.
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