MAGNITUDE 3.1 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR SALTON CITY

By CALWIRE Weather Desk — Wednesday, August 26, 2026

  By CALWIRE Weather Desk  |  PUBLISHED: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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HAPPENING NOW — Aug 26, 1:22 AM PT
MAGNITUDE 3.1 QUAKE STRIKES NEAR SALTON CITY
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake rattled the area about 7.5 miles west-southwest of Salton City on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor struck at 1:17 p.m. at a depth of 4 kilometers.
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At least 7 people reported feeling the quake, which is typical for earthquakes of this magnitude in the region. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time.

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