3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jacinto

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015
3.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jacinto
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 struck about 2 miles north-northwest of San Jacinto around 12:39 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KABC) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 struck about two miles north-northwest of San Jacinto at 12:39 a.m. Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.


The quake was centered five miles north of Hemet and seven miles northwest of Valle Vista.



People reported feeling a jolt in Riverside, Jurupa Valley, and even as far away as Thousand Palms.



A 3.0-magnitude aftershock was also reported in the same area at 2:19 a.m.



There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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