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Mild Quake Rattles Eastern San Diego Area

A map showing the epicenter of a 3.1-magnitude quake near Julian on Feb. 12, 2020.
U.S. Geological Survey
A map showing the epicenter of a 3.1-magnitude quake near Julian on Feb. 12, 2020.

A mild earthquake shook the far eastern reaches of San Diego County late Wednesday afternoon.

The 3.1-magnitude temblor, centered about 10 miles northeast of Mount Laguna in the Anza-Borrego area, struck shortly after 5 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

No damage or injuries related to the quake were reported.

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