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Multiple earthquakes reported off coast of San Clemente

Posted at 5:33 AM, May 01, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-01 11:28:09-04

(KGTV) - Several relatively minor earthquakes were reported off the coast of the San Clemente area early Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The first quake registered at 3.7-magnitude shook about 18 miles southeast of San Clemente at 4:22 a.m., according to the USGS.

The USGS said a 3.4-magnitude aftershock centered in the same area was reported at 4:53 a.m., followed by a 2.8-magnitude quake four minutes later.

The USGS reported a 3.3-magnitude earthquake nearly an hour later at 5:53 a.m.

Multiple media outlets reported residents as far inland as Hemet felt the early morning shaking.

No injuries or structure damage was reported.