Earthquake: 3.5 quake strikes near Moreno Valley
A shallow magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported Sunday morning six miles from Moreno Valley, according to the U.S.
www.latimes.comI don’t have live access to tools right now, but here’s the latest publicly reported information I can share about earthquakes near Moreno Valley.
- A recent small quake near Moreno Valley was reported in early April 2026, with magnitude around 2.3 and depth about 11 miles; USGS data is the primary source for these local tremors. This is typical seismic activity for Southern California and often has no damage reports when magnitudes stay below 3.0.[1]
- Other notable Moreno Valley-related events in the region over the years include a 3.4 magnitude quake near Moreno Valley in April 2018, and various minor quakes around Riverside County that day or nearby communities, all with no major damages reported at the time.[3][4]
- A more recent item mentions a magnitude 3.3 event near Redlands in May 2026 that was felt across parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, illustrating how nearby quakes can be felt well beyond the immediate epicenter.[5]
Would you like me to pull up the latest USGS earthquake feeds for Moreno Valley and nearby areas, or set up a quick alert plan (e.g., Did You Feel It reports and local news updates) so you can monitor any new activity in real time? If you have a preferred minimum magnitude or radius, tell me and I’ll tailor the briefing.
Note: If you want, I can also summarize recent patterns in this region (frequency, typical magnitudes, depths) and what that implies for local preparedness.