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Earthquake: Magnitude 3.5 quake strikes in Hemet

A map showing the earthquake epicenter in Hemet
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported late Wednesday night in Hemet, Calif.
(U.S. Geological Survey)
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A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 11:51 p.m. Wednesday in Hemet, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred one mile from San Jacinto and East Hemet, three miles from Valle Vista and five miles from Beaumont.

In the last 10 days, there has been one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

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An average of 234 earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur per year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 11 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

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This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you’re interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions.

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