4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Corona

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A 4.1-magnitude earthquake hit the area of Corona Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake was felt across a wide area, reaching into West Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County, and even Santa Clarita.

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The quake, which hit at 1:49 p.m., had a reported depth of 1.5 km and struck 9 km southwest of Corona.

The quake was originally reported as a 4.5 magnitude, then reduced to a 4.3, and ultimately to a 4.1.

At 2:36 p.m., the LAFD reported "no significant damage was identified and no serious injuries have been reported."

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake in the Corona area.

Several smaller quakes occurred in the same area on Tuesday, including a pair of 2.8-magnitude quakes between roughly 7:30 and 7:40 p.m., and a magnitude 2.5 that struck at about 2 p.m.

City News Service contributed to this report

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