3.2-magnitude earthquake hits near Banning

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported near Banning on Wednesday evening.

It occurred almost two and a half miles northeast of Banning at 3:35 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.

Ani Gasparyan covers the western Coachella Valley cities of Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral City. Reach her at ani.gasparyan@desertsun.com.

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