Minor Earthquake Hits West of Lake Elsinore, California
A minor earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck west of Lake Elsinore, California, felt by residents and neighboring towns without causing damage.
According to the information from the USGS, EMSC, and IRIS, a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 hit the area west of Lake Elsinore, California this Thursday morning. The tremor, originating at the location that is 7 kilometers away from the city, occurred at 9:40 am local time. The earthquake turned out to be relatively superficial, as it happened at a depth of 7.2 kilometers from the surface. Nevertheless, the weak shaking was reportedly felt by the residents of Lake Elsinore as well as such neighboring towns as Wildomar and Corona.
There is no information concerning any damage caused by the earthquake, as there were no alarms initiated by authorities immediately following the event. In a way, such minor seismic activity serves as a reminder for the citizens of Lake Elsinore and adjacent areas of the ever-present threat of earthquakes. Such phenomenon is not something that could catch locals off guard. However, one might consider oneself lucky in the case described above, which did not result in any disastrous outcomes. At the same time, authorities keep their vigilance, closely observing the situation around the city and advising the locals to stay alert.
