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3.5 magnitude earthquake near Imperial County

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June 18, 2021 5:18 PM
Published 3:25 PM

Minor earthquake activity Friday night - News 11's Wiley Jawhary reports

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Things are getting too close for comfort once again in Imperial County. A magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook just 15 miles away from the Valley Friday morning around 1 a.m.

According to the  United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred 15 miles from Imperial, 16 miles from Calexico, 22 miles from Brawley and 51 miles from Alpine.

United States Geological Survey

In the past 10 days, the region has seen about 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater.

Quick shake this morning near Imperial. Did you feel it? News 11's Wiley Jawhary with an update on the earthquake:

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Wiley Jawhary

Wiley Jawhary is from Orange County California. He joined KYMA/KSWT in April of 2021.

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