A large (magnitude 3.7) earthquake occurred about 10:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26.
It was about 11 miles east/southeast of Anza and 18 miles southwest of La Quinta.
As of about 11 a.m., no injuries or major damage were reported as result of this quake.
3.8 tremor between Anza and desert
By Idyllwild Town Crier

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A large (magnitude 3.7) earthquake occurred about 10:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26.
It was about 11 miles east/southeast of Anza and 18 miles southwest of La Quinta.
As of about 11 a.m., no injuries or major damage were reported as result of this quake.
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