Moderate earthquake centered in Southern California desert shakes San Diego

Moderate quake strikes in desert east of San Diego

BORREGO SPRINGS, Calif. — A moderate earthquake centered in a desert area east of San Diego was felt by people in the city, although authorities say there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-4.4 quake struck at 8:08 p.m., about 10 miles north of Borrego Springs. Residents in downtown San Diego could feel the ground rumbling.

A San Diego County sheriff’s dispatcher described the quake as a “quick jolt” and said no one had called in to report damage or injuries.

Borrego Springs is about 90 miles northeast of San Diego.

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BORREGO SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A moderate earthquake centered in a desert area east of San Diego was felt by people in the city, although authorities say there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-4.8 quake struck at 8:08 p.m., about 10 miles north of Borrego Springs. Residents in downtown San Diego could feel the ground rumbling.

A San Diego County sheriff’s dispatcher described the quake as a “quick jolt” and said no one had called in to report damage or injuries.

Borrego Springs is about 90 miles northeast of San Diego.