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2 Moderate Earthquakes Near Borrego Springs Shake San Diego

By Susan Murphy / Health Reporter

Published June 12, 2010 at 5:34 PM PDT

This story was published more than 14 years ago.

This map from U.S. Geological survey shows the epicenter location of the moderate quakes that struck near Borrego Springs just after 8 p.m. on June 12, 2010.

Two earthquakes, seconds apart, rattled Southern California on Saturday night. The first, a 4.9-magnitude quake struck at 8:08 p.m., followed by a 4.5-magnitude quake seconds later, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The epicenter of the earthquakes was approximately 15 miles NW of Borrego Springs.

The San Diego Sheriff's Department said there have been no reports of damage or injuries.

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Susan Murphy is a former health reporter for KPBS, providing in-depth coverage of a variety of issues that impact San Diego County and the Imperial Valley — from infectious diseases and mental health to health care policy and medical breakthroughs. Susan started working in the KPBS Newsroom in 2003. She graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism.

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