Earthquake near San Clemente

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of San Clemente Island early Monday morning, with its epicenter located 44 km northeast of the island. The tremor, reported by the USGS at 12:32 a.m. local time, was felt lightly in parts of Southern California, particularly in areas such as Los Angeles and San Diego, though no damage or injuries were reported. This earthquake followed a series of smaller quakes in the region, including a 3.1 magnitude quake earlier that evening. Residents are encouraged to report their experiences to the USGS to aid in understanding the earthquake's impact. The region remains seismically active, prompting calls for preparedness among locals. In a separate incident, a lighter 2.4 magnitude earthquake occurred near Catalina Island but was not reported to be felt by residents.