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Preliminary 3.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Orange County

By FOX 11 Digital Team

Updated December 4, 2023 10:17pm PST

3.5 Magnitude quake rattles Orange County

A preliminary 3.5 magnitude earthquake shook Orange County, with the epicenter just east of Fullerton. It had a depth of more than six and a half miles.

FULLERTON, Calif. - An earthquake rattled northern Orange County Monday night.

The United States Geological Survey reported a preliminary 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck just over a mile east of Fullerton Monday night, around 8:09 p.m.

According to the USGS, the earthquake registered more than six and a half miles below ground, and that it could be felt as far north as Watts and as far south as Irvine.

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.