USGS map shows the location of the earthquate.
U.S. Geological Survey map shows the location of the earthquake.

A moderate earthquake whose epicenter was in northern Riverside County was felt over a wide area of Southern California this morning.

The magnitude-4.5 earthquake centered 2 miles northwest of Banning near the San Bernardino County line struck at 6:42 a.m. at a depth of about 10 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

People reported feeling the jolt over a wide area, including Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties. According to the Earthquake Track website, 5,973 people reported feeling the quake within the first hour.

There were no immediate reports of damages.

— City News Service

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.