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Feel Anything? 1.5-Quake Hits Fountain Valley

Residents might have noticed a little shaking at 4:29 p.m today, according to the United States Geological Survey.

What's shaking, Fountain Valley?

A 1.5 magnitude earthquake hit in northeast Fountain Valley today at about 4:29 p.m., according to the The United States Geological Survey.

According to the report, the quake was about 4.7 miles down, with a 3.6 mile margin of error. 

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The temblor hit 33.713°N, 117.945°W, with about about a 1.5 mile margin of error.

That's Flying Fish Circle, according to Google Maps. 

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