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Earthquake Shakes Orange County

BREAKING: Did you feel Sunday morning's quake?

The quake was centered near the Brea area, data shows.
The quake was centered near the Brea area, data shows. (U.S. Geological Survey)

BREA, CA — A 3.0 magnitude quake shook parts of the Southland on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. The temblor happened at 8:28 a.m. local time and occurred about 4.8 miles below the earth's surface.

According to the U.S.G.S., the quake was centered:

  • 1.9 mi WSW of Brea
  • 3.8 mi S of Placentia
  • 3.9 mi NNW of Rowland Heights
  • 4.2 mi SE of Yorba Linda
  • 4.7 mi SW of Fullerton

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

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