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M3.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Yorba Linda

YORBA LINDA (CBSLA) — A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Yorba Linda Monday afternoon.

Yorba Linda Quake
A preliminary 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Yoba Lina Monday afternoon. (USGS)

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the temblor was centered 1.86 miles southwest of Yorba Linda at a depth of 5.46 miles.

The first quake happened at about 3:18 p.m. and was followed at 3:20 p.m. by a 2.0-magnitude aftershock.

According to seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones, the quakes were not on any of the big mapped faults.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

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