Magnitude-3.4 quake hits near Palm Springs

CABAZON, Calif. — A minor earthquake has shaken the Palm Springs area, but there is are no reports of any damage or injury. The magnitude-3.4 quake struck at 10:39 Sunday night at a depth of about 8 miles according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey. It was centered 2 miles northeast of Cabazon and 14 miles west of Palm Springs. A dispatcher from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department says there has been no word of injuries or damages in the area. Modbee.com is pleased to be able to offer its users the opportunity to make comments and hold conversations online. However, the interactive nature... [read full story]