Series of Mid-3 Magnitude Earthquakes Shake Southern California Overnight

A series of earthquakes struck Southern California, particularly in San Bernardino County, from the evening of August 5 through the early morning of August 6, with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.7. The strongest quake, a 3.7 magnitude, hit near Lytle Creek around 2 a.m., causing light shaking felt by hundreds of people across the Inland Empire, including areas as far as San Diego and Temecula. Earlier tremors included two 3.5 magnitude quakes near Ontario just after 1 a.m. and a 3.2 magnitude event shortly thereafter. These quakes were part of a broader pattern of seismic activity affecting both the East and West Coasts of the U.S., with a northern New Jersey quake felt in parts of New York on the same day. No significant damage has been reported, as these magnitudes typically produce light shaking and are unlikely to cause serious harm. Residents are reminded of safety precautions during earthquakes, such as taking cover indoors and avoiding driving or going outside during tremors.