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Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake Struck Near Borrego Springs Monday

Quake struck just before 5:30 a.m., roughly 7.8 miles north-northeast of Borrego Springs, and it was felt in Poway, Vista and Palm Desert.

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A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck just before 5:30 a.m. today about 7.8 miles north-northeast of Borrego Springs. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake's depth at about 6.8 miles. No injuries were reported.
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck just before 5:30 a.m. today about 7.8 miles north-northeast of Borrego Springs. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake's depth at about 6.8 miles. No injuries were reported. (Google Maps )

BORREGO SPRINGS, CA —A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck near Borrego Springs early this morning and light shaking could be felt as far as Vista.

The temblor struck just before 5:30 a.m., roughly 7.8 miles north-northeast of Borrego Springs, at a depth of about 6.8 miles, according to a computer-generated report from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Reports on the USGS "Did You Feel It?" map showed light shaking could be felt in Poway and Vista, as well as Palm Desert in Riverside County.

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No damage or injuries were immediately reported.

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