A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 2:07 p.m. Sunday eight miles from Palm Springs, followed by another 3.5 quake in the area at 3:37 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquakes occurred about 12 miles from Palm Desert, 13 miles from La Quinta, 15 miles from Rancho Mirage and 17 miles from Cathedral City.

On Friday, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit the area, followed by several aftershocks up to magnitude 3.7.

In the last 10 days, there have been seven earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.


An average of 234 earthquakes with magnitudes of 3.0 to 4.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The first earthquake Sunday occurred at a depth of 6.8 miles, and the second at 8.2 miles. Did you feel these earthquakes? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

Even if you didn’t feel these small earthquakes, you never know when the Big One is going to strike. Ready yourself by following our five-step earthquake preparedness guide and building your own emergency kit.


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