Another earthquake rocks Southern California, fear of ‘Big One’

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Another earthquake and a series of aftershocks rocked Southern California overnight Wednesday.

The 4.2-magnitude quake struck only 6 miles northeast of Indio shortly after midnight, the same area jolted by a 4.9 temblor on Monday.


Store aisle with products fallen from shelves onto the floor after an earthquake.
On Wednesday, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck nearly six miles northeast of Indio Hills around 12:30 a.m. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Facebook/Belal Gaber

Illustration of a map showing Indio and surrounding areas, with a 4.2 magnitude earthquake centered near Indio Hills.
Aftershocks continue to rattle the Indio area following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday. ABC 7

Just half an hour after Wednesday’s quake, the USGS detected a 2.5 aftershock in Coachella Valley.

There have been no reports of injuries or damage.

On Tuesday, aftershocks ranging from 2.8 to 3.6 magnitudes rattled the region, part of a relentless wave of 16 quakes that struck Southern California in less than 24 hours, reigniting fears that the “Big One” could soon rip through the area.

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