PARKFIELD, Calif. — A preliminary magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck south Monterey County, Thursday.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck around 12:17 p.m. near Parkfield, California.
A few people reported feeling it as far as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Coalinga, and San Miguel. There are no immediate reports of damage.
A map of where the earthquake was likely felt can be found HERE.
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