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Did You Feel It? 4.2 Quake Strikes Near Palomar Mountain

It occurred just south of the Riverside County line and about 20 miles east of Fallbrook at 6:16 p.m.

(Times of San Diego)

April 1, 2023

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake centered near Palomar Mountain shook San Diego County Friday evening.

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It occurred just south of the Riverside County line and about 20 miles east of Fallbrook at 6:16 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Initial reports placed the magnitude at 4.5 on the Richter scale.

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There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage due to the earthquake, which shook communities as far south as San Diego.


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