3.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Borrego Springs

Some residents in San Marcos, Escondido, Vista and Rancho Penasquitos reported feeling a slight jolt from the earthquake

A 3.5-magtinude earthquake hit about seven miles southwest of Borrego Springs Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake struck around 6:40 a.m., according to the USGS website, at a depth of 12.4 kilometers. Borrego Springs is located about 85 miles northeast of downtown San Diego.

Some residents in San Marcos, Escondido, Vista and Rancho Penasquitos reported feeling a slight jolt from the earthquake. No injuries were reported.

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