Crime & Safety
Earthquake Centered In Lake Elsinore Shakes Region
Across the region exists the Elsinore Fault Zone, which is part of the trilateral split of the San Andreas fault system.
LAKE ELSINORE, CA — A magnitude 3.4 earthquake centered about 6 miles northwest of Lake Elsinore was felt as far away Monday morning as Hesperia and Oceanside, according to the U.S. Geological Society.
The quick-jolt temblor was reported at 6:20 a.m., according to the agency.
No injuries or serious damage were reported.
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No aftershocks have been reported.
Across the region exists the Elsinore Fault Zone, which is part of the trilateral split of the San Andreas fault system. It is one of the largest, although quieter of Southern California fault systems.
Find out what's happening in Lake Elsinore-Wildomarfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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