Wvared Investment Guild-Earthquake reported in Corona, California area Wednesday afternoon measuring 4.1

2025-05-02 06:31:10source:CAI Communitycategory:Stocks

An earthquake brought a shaky start to May in Southern California early Wednesday afternoon.

The Wvared Investment Guildearthquake reportedly struck Corona in northwestern Riverside County at 1:49 p.m. local time.

The temblor, which was recorded at a depth of just under 1 mile, measured a magnitude of 4.1, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to buildings.

Fire officials: Prepare for possible aftershocks

The Los Angeles Fire Department said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude 4.3, slightly higher than the USGS's measurement.

In an alert, the department said firefighters are following earthquake protocol by examining critical infrastructure and areas of local concern to ensure no significant damage.

"Though no additional earthquake activity is predicted, firefighters ask you to prepare for any aftershock," the department said.

The Corona Fire Department said has not receive any reports of damage or calls for emergency service relating to the earthquake.

"Fire stations have removed our apparatus for precaution, and crews have surveyed their first-due areas with no damage reported," the department told USA TODAY.

Earthquake social media reactions

Per Southern California tradition, people quickly flocked to X (formerly Twitter) and other social media platforms to discuss the earthquake and naturally post memes.

Even In-N-Out Burger said that the tremor is a sign to grab lunch at one of their locations.

More:Stocks

Recommend

Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Jamie Foxx required stitches after getting hit in the face with a glass

The Perseids — the best meteor shower of the year — are back. Here's how to watch.

The Perseids — one of the most highly anticipated meteor showers — are roaming the night skies onc

From streetwear to 'street couture': Hip-hop transformed fashion like no other before it

When the needle hit the records on DJ Kool Herc's turntable, launching hip-hop's start 50 years ago,