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Earthquake Rattles Southwest Riverside County, Parts Of OC

The earthquake was reported on Sunday afternoon. Did YOU feel it?

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A 3.5 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Riverside and Orange counties at 3:24 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Riverside and Orange counties at 3:24 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

MURRIETA, CA— A 3.5 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Riverside and Orange counties at 3:24 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake's epicenter was identified about 8 miles northeast of Trabuco Canyon in eastern Orange County, according to USGS.

The quick jolt was felt in Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar and as far away as Rancho Cucamonga.

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