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3.1 earthquake strikes Newport Beach

A small earthquake shook Orange County Sunday afternoon when a 3.1 temblor struck near the bluffs above Newport Beach.

NEWPORT BEACH (CNS) - A small earthquake shook Orange County Sunday afternoon when a 3.1 temblor struck near the bluffs above Newport Beach.
   
The quake was detected at 3:22 p.m. about a mile southeast of Newport Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
   
An 2.2 aftershock was felt several minutes later.
   
No immediate damage was reported.
   
Firefighters in Costa Mesa surveyed local streets and found no signs of damage.

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