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Minor Earthquake Rattles Inland Empire
DEVORE, CA – A minor earthquake struck the Inland Empire Tuesday night, shaking communities from Corona to San Bernardino. The 3.1-magnitude quake, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), hit shortly after 8:00 PM.
The epicenter was located approximately 4 miles south-southwest of Devore, at a depth of just over 4 miles. Residents in a wide area reported feeling the tremor, including those in Corona, Rialto, San Bernardino, Bloomington, Riverside, and Fontana.
According to seismologists, earthquakes of this magnitude are generally considered minor. While felt by many, they rarely cause damage.
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