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Magnitude 3.9 earthquake felt in San Diego County

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is pictured in this photo, June 19, 2020.
KPBS Staff
The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is pictured in this photo, June 19, 2020.

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake centered in Riverside County was felt in parts of San Diego County Wednesday night but no injuries or damages were reported.

The earthquake struck at 7:19 p.m. near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with an epicenter about 15 miles south-southwest of La Quinta and 25 miles from Palm Springs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake was reported being felt as far south as La Mesa.

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