New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit the Indio region in California on Monday, the US Geological Survey said in a statement.

The epicentre of the earthquake was located 19 kilometres away from Indio, and the depth was recorded at 3 kilometres below the surface, USGS said.

The tremors of the quake was felt in the Riverside County today, with people on social media posting about the same.

According to a report by LA Times quoting a spokesperson from the Riverside County Fire Department, no loss or damage to the public has been reported yet.

The tremors were immediately followed by several aftershocks, with magnitudes recorded at 3.3, 3.4 and 2.9, as per the USGS.

(This is a developing story. Check back for updates)

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