U.S. Geological Survey map shows location of Fontana quake.
U.S. Geological Survey map shows location of Fontana quake. Courtesy of USGS

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Fontana at 5:54 a.m. on Saturday and light shaking was felt in many parts of Orange County.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake’s depth at 4.5 kilometers, or about 3 miles.

More than 2,800 people reported feeling the temblor on the USGS website, with most saying there was light shaking. No damage was initially reported.

A smaller magnitude 2.9 quake struck Brawley near the Salton Sea on Friday afternoon, according to the USGS.

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