A magnitude-4.7 earthquake was felt throughout San Diego County Monday, but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage.
The temblor struck at 9:55 a.m. and was centered 12 miles east-southeast of Anza in Riverside County, 14 miles southwest of La Quinta and 16 miles south-southwest of Palm Desert, according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was originally reported as large as a magnitude-5.2, but was downgraded a short time later by the USGS. The initial shaker was followed by dozens of aftershocks in the area.
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The ground movement was stronger in eastern areas of San Diego County, and many people in coastal communities did not feel it at all, public-safety officials said. Dozens of comments at the Santee Patch Facebook page confirm that residents felt the quake shake many homes in East County San Diego.
-City News Service
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