Series Of Earthquakes Rattle Southland Wednesday

SAN CLEMENTE, CA —A series of four earthquakes have struck just off the coast of San Clemente, starting in the early hours of the morning and continuing through the afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The first magnitude-4.3 temblor struck at 3:47 a.m. at a depth of 5.2 miles, its epicenter about 38 miles south- southwest of Avalon on Catalina Island.

Reports on the USGS "Did You Feel It?" map showed light shaking could be felt along the coast from Santa Monica to San Clemente and as far inland as Hemet and Fontana.

Another magnitude-4.3 quake struck the same area at 7:32 a.m. and also had a depth of 5.2 miles, according to the USGS.

Reports showed light shaking was felt from Santa Monica to San Clemente during the second quake. Residents also felt light shaking in Hemet and La Jolla.

A third, smaller quake, measuring magnitude-3.0, hit the same area at 9:13 a.m. At 3:33 p.m., yet another quake occurred, measuring magnitude-3.3.

The last of the four quakes struck in the same area, at 3:30 p.m. measuring a magnitude 3.3.

No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

The quakes centered in the area near Avalon, the USGS reported.

No injuries were reported and no Tsunamis were expected as a result of today's quake.