4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern California
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.0 magnitude quake was recorded near Indio Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
By tracking swarms of very small earthquakes, seismologists are getting a new picture of the complex region where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone, an area that could give rise to devastating major earthquakes.
Over the last few days, the Coachella Valley has experienced more than 20 earthquakes, causing concern among some residents.
The overnight quake followed a stronger 4.9-magnitude earthquake earlier this week that caused serious shaking across the Coachella Valley.