Riverside County residents might have been awakened by a magnitude-2.9 earthquake early Wednesday, June 11.
The tremor occurred about six miles northeast of San Jacinto at 6:18 a.m. at a depth of about seven miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
It’s unclear whether the earthquake caused any damage and how far it was felt in the region.
What do I do during an earthquake?
It depends on where you are.
Here’s what to do in the following situations, according to Ready.gov:
Turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow if you’re in bed.
If you are outside, stay outdoors and away from buildings.
If you are inside, stay. Avoid doorways and do not run outside.
To protect yourself during an earthquake, drop to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy. Cover your head and neck with your arms and crawl underneath a sturdy table or desk to shelter. If that’s not available to you, crawl next to an interior wall to escape from windows. If you are under a table or desk, hold onto it with one hand so that if it moves, you can move with it.
What do I do if I’m driving during an earthquake?
Slow down and pull over as soon as it’s safe, according to the California Highway Patrol. Remain in the vehicle with your seat belt fastened, engine off, and parking brake set. Once the shaking stops, check your vehicle for damage and its occupants for injuries. Only begin driving when it is safe to do so. Once you can start moving again, do so slowly and cautiously, avoiding any areas of the road that appear damaged or obstructed, and continue avoiding bridges and ramps.
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: San Jacinto area greeted to minor earthquake Wednesday morning