Salton Sea, USGS and earthquake

USGS says earthquake in California’s Salton Sea did not occur
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Friday morning near the Salton Sea. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 10:26 a.m. in the southern part of the lake, near the community of Calipatria,
USGS says it falsely reported Salton Sea earthquake during system test; no quake occurred
Hours after reporting an earthquake under the Salton Sea, the USGS said the quake never happened and the false report came during a system test.
4.6 magnitude earthquake recorded near the Salton Sea
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A section of the Salton Sea was hit by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at 10:26 a.m. in a southern part of the lake, about 8.6 miles southeast of Bombay Beach. The location is about 170 miles east of San Diego.
Earthquake recorded at Salton Sea did not occur, USGS confirms
The US Geological Survey confirmed that the earthquake did not occur. "The posting was a result of an errant message sent during system testing," Paul Laustsen, public affairs for USGS, told News Channel 3.
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Shocking Correction Issued For 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake In California
The United States hasn't been able to catch a break this week when it comes to earthquakes, that's for sure. Two earthquakes were reported in California on Wednesday morning. There was a 4.1 magnitude earthquake near Westlake Village in Los Angeles County and a 2.
USGS says 4.6 magnitude earthquake in California’s Salton Sea did not occur
The U.S. Geological Survey said a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in California’s Salton Sea did not happen on Friday morning. The agency’s website in the morning reported that the quake happened at a depth of about 5 miles under the Salton Sea.
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