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3.9 Earthquake Hits Near Ocotillo Wells

An early morning quake was felt about 12 miles southeast of Ocotillo Wells today, which is only 20 miles from the Salton Sea.

The 3.9 magnitude quake was reported at 5:45 a.m.

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