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5.2-magnitude Kern County earthquake rattles SoCal, more than 50 aftershocks follow

Since this temblor was between 0 to 70 kilometers deep, it was considered a shallow earthquake, which is why it was largely felt across Southern California.

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Various parts of Southern California were rattled Tuesday evening as a 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook 25 miles from Bakersfield.

The United States Geological Survey reported the temblor at 9:09 p.m. in Mettler in Kern County at a depth of 6 miles.

Residents in Camarillo and Canyon Country reported feeling the earthquake to USGS. On social media, residents in Orange, Reseda, Fontana and even as far south as San Diego reported feeling the jolt.

By Wednesday morning, the USGS reported more than 50 aftershocks ranging from 2.5-magnitude to 4.5-magnitude

According to the agency, Tuesday's evening was considered shallow since it was at a depth of just 11.7 kilometers. USGS classifies the depth of earthquakes in three zones: shallow, intermediate and deep. Since this temblor was between 0 to 70 kilometers deep, it fell in the shallow zone.

No injuries or structural damage were reported in connection with the earthquake.

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