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4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits South Of Salton Sea

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit an area south of the Salton Sea on thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake hit at 12:39 p.m. and was centered 9 miles north of Ocotillo. It was reportedly felt as far north as Palm Springs and as far west as San Diego.

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

Thousands of aftershocks have rattled the area since a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck April 2, killing two people in Mexicali and severely damaging canals, schools and older buildings in Imperial County.

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