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4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Parts of Southern California

A map shows where a 4.3-magnitude earthquake hit, Dec. 29, 2015.
U.S. Geological Survey
A map shows where a 4.3-magnitude earthquake hit, Dec. 29, 2015.

A small earthquake shook parts of Southern California Tuesday evening.

The U.S. Geological Survey said it measured 4.3 on the Richter scale and was centered near the city of Devore in San Bernardino County.

The earthquake hit at about 5:48 p.m. and could be felt as far south as Fallbrook.

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