At 1:44am, on Thursday morning, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit 12 miles east southeast of Anza, California. The earthquake occurred just East of the "Anza Gap" near the San Jacinto Fault system.
At 1:48am, a 1.4 microquake was shown to be near Hemet, approximately 25 miles up the same fault to the northwest. It is possible that the two quakes are reacting to the same stress due to the close proximity of time and location, as well as being along on the same fault system.
No damage or felt reports were posted to the USGS. The epicenter of the 3.2 quake is located in the mountains where no major towns are nearby. Due to the low magnitude and rural terrain, no damage or injuries are expected. The 1.4 magnitude quake is considered a "microquake" and is generally too small be to be felt.
[Magnitudes and locations are subject to change as the USGS reviews the automated data.]
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