Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Rocks Southern California, Aftershocks Continue

INDIO, CA — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Southern California Monday night.

The quake struck at 5:56 p.m. and was centered about 12 miles northeast of Indio, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The temblor was felt across Southern California.

Several aftershocks were reported, the largest measuring 3.4 in magnitude, according to the USGS.

There was no immediate reporting of damage or injuries.

Editor’s note: The USGS initially reported the first quake measured a magnitude 5.1. The agency then downsized the temblor to a magnitude 4.6, but quickly upgraded it to 4.9.