Quake in Lake Elsinore Rattles Parts of San Diego County

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake rattled the Lake Elsinore area Thursday morning which was also felt in San Diego County, according to the US Geological Survey.

The quake occurred at 9:39 a.m. and had a depth of about 5.4 miles.

A 3.0 magnitude aftershock was also reported about a minute after the initial quake, according to USGS.

According to USGS, shaking was reported in Whittier, Pasadena, Riverside, Menifee, Irvine, La Verne and several parts of San Diego County, including Oceanside and Escondido.

(Photo USGS)


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