Magnitude-3.6 earthquake rattles area of Lake Elsinore

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.6 rattled the Lake Elsinore area today, with a 3.0-magnitude aftershock quickly following.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.   

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the initial quake struck at 9:39 a.m. and was centered 3.7 miles west of Lake Elsinore. It struck at a depth of about 5.5 miles.

One minute later, the 3.0 aftershock hit, centered 4 miles west of Lake Elsinore at a depth of 4.5 miles.