4.2-magnitude earthquake hits San Diego County, with shaking felt in OC and Inland Empire

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Saturday, April 1, 2023
4.2-magnitude quake hits San Diego County, shaking felt in OC and IE
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck San Diego County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with shaking felt in Orange County and the Inland Empire.

SAN DIEGO (KABC) -- A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck San Diego County Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with shaking felt in Orange County and the Inland Empire.

USGS said the quake, which struck around 6:16 p.m., was centered near Palomar Mountain and shook the San Diego area.

Shaking was felt across a large swath of Orange County and the Inland Empire, according to map provided by the USGS. People called the ABC7 newsroom saying they felt shaking in Riverside, Newport Beach, Corona and Menifee.

The National Weather Service in San Diego said no tsunami is expected. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck just south of the boundary between Riverside and San Diego counties, according to the USGS.
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