LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A second strong earthquake struck California’s Lake Elsinore area Thursday morning just before 9:40 a.m. local time.
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake measured 3.9 on the Richter scale.
Although the quake was reported to have struck about 3.7 miles east of Lake Elsinore, the tremor was felt as far away as Glendora and San Clemente.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage as a result of the incident.
This comes just days after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Los Angeles area on Monday.
At the time, responders urged residents to prepare for the possibility of aftershocks, but ultimately believed additional quakes were unlikely.
Two smaller earthquakes – measuring 1.7 and 1.3 magnitude – occurred within 24 hours of the 4.4 magnitude quake.
Following the conclusion of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Los Angeles was announced as the winner of the 2028 Summer Olympics amidst much excitement and celebration.
It remains to be seen whether the increased frequency of earthquakes will affect the upcoming Olympics, but the cluster of seismic activity is certainly making locals concerned about safety.
