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3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Riverside County near Banning

By Chelsea Hylton

June 11, 2025 / 6:56 AM PDT / CBS LA

CBS News Los Angeles

A preliminary 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Banning in Riverside County on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported the quake around 6:21 a.m. and said its epicenter was 6 miles south of Banning near the Mount San Jacinto State Park.

According to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" response tool, nearly 40 people responded feeling the quake across 12 zip codes. The USGS Community Internet Intensity Map categorized the earthquake as a weak or level three intensity.

It is unclear if any injuries or damage have been reported.

Chelsea Hylton

Chelsea Hylton is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. An Inglewood native, Hylton has her master's degree from USC. She covers local breaking news across the Southern California region. Before joining CBS in 2024, she worked at NBC LA, Telemundo 52, The Los Angeles Times and KOMO 4 News in Seattle.