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Earthquake Rattles Orange County Early Monday: Did You Feel It?

The quake was reported early Monday morning and could be felt across Orange County, authorities said.

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An earthquake shook Orange County early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
An earthquake shook Orange County early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. (Shutterstock)

ORANGE COUNTY, CA ā€” An earthquake shook Orange County early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The 2.6-magnitude quake was reported at 3:56 a.m., with its epicenter just a couple miles from Huntington Beach, officials said.

The quake could be felt as far as Newport Beach and Santa Ana, according to USGS.

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No injuries were reported, no further information was immediately available.

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