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Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake strikes near Maricopa

Reports of the quake being felt near Southwest Bakersfield
Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake near Maricopa
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MARICOPA, Calif. (KERO) — An earthquake could be felt throughout western Kern County on Wednesday evening.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website, A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck 12.4 miles northeast of Maricopa on Wednesday night.

It was reported at 8:53 p.m. Its depth was reported at 13.4 kilometers.

There were no immediate reports of any damage.

The USGS encourages those who felt the quake to report it here.

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