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Preliminary 4.8-Magnitude Quake Rattles Wasco Area

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Wasco area of Kern County Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The temblor hit 22 miles outside of Bakersfield at 4:10 p.m.

At least 280 people reported feeling the quake in Bakersfield, Atascadero, and beyond.

Residents in Northridge and Cerritos reported feeling the quake to NBCLA's Facebook page.

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