"Coachella Area Rattled by 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake"

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck 15 miles from La Quinta, California, with its effects felt in nearby areas such as Palm Springs, Coachella, Indio, and Palm Desert. This event is part of the average 234 earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 that occur annually in California and Nevada. The earthquake, occurring at a depth of 7.3 miles, prompts the USGS to encourage people to report their experiences. Additionally, the Los Angeles Times offers an Unshaken newsletter to help people prepare for future earthquakes.