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Earthquake recorded at Salton Sea did not occur, USGS confirms

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Update - 3/14/25 - 1:00 p.m.

The US Geological Survey confirmed that the earthquake did not occur.

"The posting was a result of an errant message sent during system testing," Paul Laustsen, public affairs for USGS, told News Channel 3.


Original Report - 3/14/25 - 11:00 a.m.

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded at the Salton Sea Friday morning.

The earthquake was first recorded just before 10:30 a.m., according to the US Geological Survey.

No word on whether there any injuries or structures damaged in the area.

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