Magnitude 2.6 earthquake jolts Ocotillo Wells, California
Image: U.S. Geological Survey
A preliminary 2.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the area near Ocotillo Wells, California, Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The tremor struck at 9:46 p.m., originating 4 miles below the surface, with its epicenter located about 6 miles east of Ocotillo Wells.
Over the last week, there have been four quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 3.6 magnitude quake, jolted close to Pine Valley three days ago.
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