A preliminary magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck in the ocean about 80 miles west of San Diego County. The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake was centered about 25 miles south of San Clemente Island and had a depth of about 3.75 miles. It occurred just before 2:45 a.m. The quake could be felt across San Diego County and into parts of Orange and Los Angeles counties. Some people in Temecula and Murrieta also reported feeling shaking. Fortunately, no damage or injuries were immediately reported, and no tsunami warning was issued.
The earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 4.4, occurred in the ocean about 80 miles west of San Diego County. The USGS reported that it was centered about 25 miles south of San Clemente Island and had a depth of about 3.75 miles. The quake could be felt across various Southern California counties and was even reported in Temecula and Murrieta. Despite the widespread reports of shaking, no damage or injuries were immediately reported, and no tsunami warning was issued.
In the early hours of Monday, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck about 80 miles west of San Diego County. The USGS reported that the quake was centered about 25 miles south of San Clemente Island and had a depth of about 3.75 miles. The widespread effects of the earthquake were felt across San Diego County and into parts of Orange and Los Angeles counties, with reported shaking even in Temecula and Murrieta. Although there were no reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued, the earthquake serves as a reminder of the ongoing seismic activity in Southern California.
