Rekubit Exchange-Quake rattles Southern California desert communities, no immediate reports of damage

2025-05-03 21:10:42source:Charles Langstoncategory:Markets

BARSTOW,Rekubit Exchange Calif. (AP) — An earthquake shook the desert area east of Los Angeles on Monday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 4.9 quake occurred at about 1 p.m. and was centered 13.7 miles (22 kilometers) northeast of the community of Barstow.

It was felt as a “rolling sensation” about 80 miles (129 kilometers) away in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, but there were no immediate reports of damage, said police Lt. Gustavo Araiza.

San Bernardino County had no immediate reports of damage or injuries, said Mara Rodriguez, a spokesperson for the county sheriff’s department.

More:Markets

Recommend

Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co

Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe have settled their lawsuit a year after the allegations sent shockwave

Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka Details Mental Health Struggles After Ex Konstantin Koltsov's Death

Aryna Sabalenka is ready for a comeback after a much-needed break. The tennis star was forced to sit

Taylor Swift breaks silence on 'devastating' alleged Vienna terrorist plot

Taylor Swift has broken her silence on the alleged terrorist plot thwarted at her canceled Vienna sh