A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Alpine Village in Riverside County Monday, but no injuries or damage were reported.
The earthquake occurred at 7:51 a.m., centered 8.8 miles south of Alpine Village and 16.6 miles southwest of La Quinta, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
It was about 2 miles deep. The quake hit 18 miles southwest of Palm Desert and 18.5 miles of Rancho Mirage.