3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Hemet area, USGS says

Thursday, August 5, 2021
HEMET, Calif. (KABC) -- A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Hemet area late Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

USGS said the quake struck around 11:51 p.m. and was centered about a mile from Hemet, 2.5 miles from San Jacinto and 5 miles from Valle Vista.
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It had a depth of about 11 miles.

There were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.
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The quake was felt in several nearby cities, including Murrieta, Riverside, Beumont and Menifee.

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