Shallow earthquake shakes some in southern California awake

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[June 10, 2016]    (Reuters) - A shallow earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude struck on Friday in Southern California, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

 


The epicenter of the tremor, recorded at about 1 a.m., was 14 miles (22 km) northwest of Borrego Springs, shaking people awake in the area, according to several postings on social media.

"My entire home shook and everything rattled!!" said Itica Milanes, an news anchor for a local ABC affiliate, on Twitter.

There were no initial reports of damage or injuries.

(Reporting by Brendan O'Brien in Milwaukee; Editing by Alison Williams)

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