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California Shaken: 3.0 Quake Rattles Palomar Observatory Area
1 Aug
Summary
- A 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred near Palomar Observatory.
- The tremor was felt across San Diego County and beyond.
- The earthquake struck northeast of Pauma Valley on Friday afternoon.
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake was felt across San Diego County on Friday afternoon. The seismic event occurred around 1:10 p.m. near the Palomar Observatory, specifically northeast of Pauma Valley. The earthquake's depth was recorded at approximately 9 miles.
Reports of feeling the tremor extended from Perris in the north to Miramar in San Diego. However, most individuals who experienced the shaking described it as weak to light, as indicated by the U.S. Geological Survey's "Did You Feel It?" map.
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