3.8 Earthquake Recorded off the Coast of Southern California

October 7, 2009

A shallow earthquake measuring 3.8 on the richter scale occurred near San Clemente Island. This is due west of San Diego.

The earthquake struck at 8:31 in the evening local time. No damage and no injuries were reported as a result of this quake. The quake was felt in parts of southern Orange county and coastal sections of San Diego counties.