Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes near Palomar Observatory

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Southern California – A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the Riverside County/San Diego county line on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or damage.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck at 6:16 p.m. about three miles northwest of Palomar Observatory.

According to the USGS, slight shaking was felt as far away as Riverside.

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The quake was initially reported by the USGS as a magnitude 4.5 but was downgraded to 4.2.

The Palomar Observatory is about a 37-mile drive from downtown Temecula.

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