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Pair of Earthquakes Rattle Santa Barbara Area

A pair of earthquakes shook the Santa Barbara area Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck first, according to USGS.

The temblor hit at 9:42 p.m. just 8 miles west of Isla Vista. 

Then, a 3.1-magnitude earthquake hit just a minute later. 

As of 10:30 p.m., more than 700 people reported feeling the quakes, according to the USGS "Did You Feel It" survey. 

There were no reports of injuries or damage caused by the quakes. 

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