3.6-magnitude earthquake hits Banning in Riverside County

ByABC7.com staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:23PM

BANNING, Calif. (KABC) — A preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattled Riverside County Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck near Banning shortly before 11 a.m. at a depth of nearly nine miles.

No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

ABC7 has compiled a list of items that are important to have in your earthquake kit so that you’re prepared for “the big one.”

DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.

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