The map gives the location and intensity of the earthquake. Map courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
A shallow earthquake, 9 miles deep, occurred at 5:24 p.m. Dec. 24 about 4 miles east of Idyllwild. The quake originally measured a magnitude 3.2, but was downgraded to a magnitude 2.9.
The jolt was felt as far away as the Rancho Cucamonga and Lawndale, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
U.S. Geological Survey showing the temblor at a magnitude 2.9. Image courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
On social media, some people reported feeling a jolt or hearing a rumbling while others didn’t feel or hear a thing. No damages or injuries were reported.
While there are multiple variables, damage does not usually occur until the earthquake reaches above magnitude 4 or 5, according to the USGS.
