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MAGNITUDE 2.9 QUAKE HITS NEAR LA QUINTA EARLY SATURDAY

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Tuesday, September 1, 2026
By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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MAGNITUDE 2.9 QUAKE HITS NEAR LA QUINTA EARLY SATURDAY

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 22 kilometers south-southwest of La Quinta at 4:04 a.m. Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered about 10 kilometers below the surface.

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At least 15 people reported feeling the temblor. There is no immediate word on damage or injuries from the small quake in Riverside County.

See also: MAGNITUDE 3.0 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR OCOTILLO WELLS · MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE HITS NEAR WALKER, CALIFORNIA

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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