Earthquake Rocks Southern California, No Reported Injuries

An earthquake has shaken a wide swath of Southern California with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 on Monday morning. There have been no reports of damages caused by the earthquake.

The U.S. Geological Survey's monitoring system places the epicenter in the desert near Anza which is inland north of San Diego and about 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles.

Reports say it was also felt in downtown Los Angeles and in Orange County.

Palms Springs police Sgt. Harvey Reed says the department has received no reports of damage or injuries, according to the Associated Press.

The earthquake in California struck at 9:55 a.m. Monday and was initially estimated at magnitude 5.1 but that was quickly downgraded to 4.7