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3.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Big Bear Lake area

By Austin Turner

August 2, 2025 / 12:12 PM PDT / CBS LA

CBS News Los Angeles

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County on Saturday morning.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake was reported at about 11:19 a.m. The epicenter was located about 1.9 miles east of Big Bear Lake.

As of Saturday, no injuries or damages have been reported.

According to the USGS, the quake was felt in parts of the high desert and Orange County.

Austin Turner

Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he worked at KTLA, the San Jose Mercury News, the Sedona Red Rock News and various other outlets as a freelance sports reporter.