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Did You Feel It? Borrego Springs Shaken By 3.5-Magnitude Earthquake
The quake hit 5.8 miles southwest of desert community at 6:45 a.m. It was about 7.5 miles deep.
March 24, 2023
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake shook rural Borrego Springs on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
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The quake hit 5.8 miles southwest of desert community at 6:45 a.m. It was about 7.5 miles deep.
The USGS said the earthquake was felt along the coast as far south as Chula Vista.
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The temblor was followed by a 3.0-magnitude aftershock just over an hour later.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
City News Service contributed to this article.
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