Swarm of quakes strikes Redlands area

A swarm of small earthquakes struck near Redlands in San Bernardino County on Tuesday, but there have been no reports of damage, officials said.

The most recent quake, a 1.7-magnitude temblor, was recorded about 10 p.m. three miles south southwest of Redlands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.



In all, more than 20 quakes have been recorded in the area since shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday, the survey agency said. The most powerful was a 3.2-magnitude temblor recorded at 9:04 p.m.



The Redlands Police Department said there were no reports of damage.



— Robert J. Lopez