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4.9-Magnitude Quake Felt Throughout San Diego

By Alexander Nguyen / Multimedia Producer, North County
Published April 3, 2020 at 4:05 PM PDT
This story was published more than 5 years ago.
A preliminary 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Anza, California on April 3, 2020.
U.S. Geological Survey
A preliminary 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Anza, California on April 3, 2020.

A preliminary 4.9-magnitude earthquake was widely felt in San Diego County Friday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was centered in Anza at 6:53 p.m. and was felt from Oceanside to Chula Vista to Alpine.

The temblor was followed by several aftershocks, including one that was a magnitude-3.7 quake.

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No damage has been reported.

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