4.3-magnitude earthquake rattles IE
Earthquakes rattle Inland Empire
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook near Fontana in San Bernardino County.
LOS ANGELES - A series of earthquakes and aftershocks rattled the Inland Empire on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Timeline:
The quake struck around 9:30 a.m. north of Fontana. Initial reports estimated the magnitude as high as 4.6 before it was officially confirmed at 4.3 It was followed by a 3.1-magnitude aftershock.
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The earthquake was one of many that struck the Inland Empire on Thursday morning.
A series of earlier earthquakes occurred in the area the same morning. The USGS reported at least two, both centered near Rialto. The first, which struck around 8:34 a.m., was a 3.0-magnitude quake, while the second, which struck about ten minutes later, was reported as a 2.8-magnitude.
What we don't know:
It's unclear if any damages or injuries were immediately reported.
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What they're saying:
FOX 11 viewers said the quake was felt across Southern California in Orange, Chino Hills, Beaumont, West Covina, Compton, Rowland Heights, La Puente, Whittier, South Gate, and Ontario.
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The Source: Information for this story is from the U.S. Geological Survey.