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Update: County Rattled by 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake, Aftershocks

The earthquake occurred just before 10 a.m. and was originally registered above 5.0 magnitude.

Updated 11:56 a.m.

A magnitude-4.7 earthquake rattled the San Diego area Monday, jostling homes and businesses but causing no reported injuries or damage.

The temblor, which struck at 9:55 a.m., 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 the U.S. Geological Survey.

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The quake was originally reported as having a magnitude of 5.1, but was downgraded a short time later by the USGS. It was followed by dozens of aftershocks in the same general area.

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.

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