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3.1 Earthquake Strikes Idyllwild

The 3.1-magnitude quake struck at 2:09 p.m. near Idyllwild.

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake rattled Idyllwild today, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

The temblor was recorded about four miles southwest of the mountain community at 2:09 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Idyllwild is located in central Riverside County, just west of Palm Springs.

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The epicenter was 25 miles from Murrieta and Temecula.

Some residents from both cities reported experiencing the earthquake, according to responses recorded by USGS.

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—Maggie Avants contributed to this report.

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