Preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Riverside County, USGS says

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
BANNING, Calif. (KABC) -- A preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattled Riverside County Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck near Banning shortly before 11 a.m. at a depth of nearly nine miles.

No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

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