Magnitude 3.3 earthquake rattles off Orange County coast

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.3 rattled off the coast of Orange County on Sunday afternoon, officials confirmed.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 12:36 p.m. The epicenter was about 2.8 miles south of San Clemente, at a depth of roughly 7.9 miles.

There were no initial reports of any damage or injuries.

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Thousands of earthquakes are recorded in California annually, but the vast majority are incredibly minor. Several hundred reach a magnitude of 3.0, and only about 15 to 20 reach a magnitude of 4.0 or greater, according to the USGS…

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