South Lake Tahoe area rattled by magnitude 3.7 earthquake

By Cecilio Padilla

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck near South Lake Tahoe early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

According to USGS data, the quake hit around 3 a.m. about 6 miles west-southwest of South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County. It was centered at a depth of about 4.3 miles.

The earthquake was initially recorded at magnitude 3.7, but that number could be revised as seismologists review additional data.

There were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.