Earthquake jolts High Desert, centered in San Bernardino
High Desert residents described Wednesday night’s earthquake near the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults as a mild jolt followed seconds later by a stronger one.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the preliminary 4.4 magnitude earthquake at 7:43 p.m. in San Bernardino.
The earthquake was centered near Interstate 215 and Fifth Street, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries, according to fire officials.
SAN BERNARDINO: EARTHQUAKE reported at 7:43pm; prelim magnitude 4.4. Epicenter near 215/5th St. No immediate reports of damage or injuries. ^eas pic.twitter.com/PfZQ7JNCYN
— San Bernardino County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) January 25, 2024
Wednesday’s earthquake follows the 4.2 magnitude “Lytle Creek Earthquake” that struck at 10:55 a.m. Friday, Jan 5, northwest of Lytle Creek, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The U.S. Geological Survey provides information about earthquakes by state and preparedness information, including information for those in California.
High Desert native Jason Cook, who was less than a mile from the epicenter, told the Daily Press, “It was a very strong jolt and shaking. To me, it felt stronger than 4.2 or 4.4.”
Victorville resident April Shelton said the quake felt like “a jolt, like someone or something hit my loveseat I was laying on.”
Several people told the Daily Press the quake rattled their houses and woke their sleeping dogs.
Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 or RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Earthquake jolts High Desert, centered in San Bernardino
