California hit with 3.9-magnitude earthquake days after last major tremor

Los Angeles, California - The second major earthquake to hit California rocked the Lake Elsinore area on Thursday morning shortly before 9:40 AM local time.

Per the US Geological Survey, the earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 3.9 (stock image).
Per the US Geological Survey, the earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 3.9 (stock image).  © Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP

Per the US Geological Survey, the tremor was measured at a magnitude of 3.9.

While the earthquake reportedly struck about 3.7 miles east of Lake Elsinore, shaking could be felt further throughout the region in Glendora and San Clemente.

No immediate injuries or damage were reported from the incident.

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This comes just days after a 4.4-magnitude quake rattled the Los Angeles area on Monday.

At the time, responders urged residents to prepare for potential aftershocks but ultimately believed that additional quakes were not likely.

Two smaller quakes – which clocked in at magnitudes of 1.7 and 1.3 – had come in the 24 hours before the 4.4-magnitude quake.

After the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris finally closed up shop, Los Angeles was announced as the host of the 2028 Summer Olympics to much excitement and fanfare.

Whether or not the uptick in tremblors will affect the upcoming Games remains to be seen, but the cluster of seismic activitiy is definitely getting locals concerned for safety.

Cover photo: Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP

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