3.1-magnitude earthquake hits Huntington Beach

Monday, March 28, 2016
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A 3.1-magnitude earthquake rattled Huntington Beach early Monday morning, jolting many residents awake in nearby cities.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake hit at 3:39 a.m. about 1 mile southwest of Bolsa Chica Beach and 3 miles from Huntington Beach. It was a little more than 8 miles deep.

Residents in Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Seal Beach, Costa Mesa, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Buena Park, Cypress, Long Beach and Cerritos reported feeling the temblor.
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The quake comes not long after a 2.6-magnitude quake struck near the area Sunday around 11 p.m.
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