A 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred about 3 miles from the Palomar Observatory on Sunday morning, jostling San Diego County.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit around 9:46 a.m. at a depth of 13.7 kilometers, or about 8.5 miles. It was located 3 miles south-southwest of the observatory.
One resident in Valley Center called the Sheriff’s Department to report feeling the earthquake and seeing smoke in the area. The smoke was from a controlled burn and not related to the quake, said sheriff’s Lt. Martha Hernandez.
Residents all around the region, including La Mesa and Escondido, also reporting feeling the temblor.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, Hernandez said.
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