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Thousands Felt Shaking From Magnitude-4.5 Earthquake in Riverside County

The quake was centered just east of the 1986 North Palm Springs earthquake, located near a complex part of the infamous San Andreas Fault

Thousands of Southern Californians reported shaking from magnitude-4.5 earthquake that rattled a widespread part of the region early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck with a 4.5-magnitude at 4:49 a.m. at a depth of eight miles, eight miles north of Cabazon. It was originally reported as a 4.6-magnitude earthquake, but was downgraded by the USGS.

The agency received more than 7,000 reports of shaking on its web site. 

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A second temblor with a 3.2-magnitude was recorded in the same area at 4:51 a.m.

Residents in San Diego, Seal Beach, Victorville, Redlands, Lancaster and other Southern California areas reported feeling the initial jolt.

No injuries or damage have been reported.

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The quake was centered just east of the 1986 North Palm Springs earthquake, located near a complex part of the infamous San Andreas Fault. The magnitude-5.9 quake damaged or destroyed 51 homes and triggered landslides. At least 29 people were injured.

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NBC4's Jonathan Lloyd contributed to this report.

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