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A map from the U.S. Geological Survey shows the epicenter of a 3.0-magnitude earthquake that struck late Thursday, July 16, 2009.

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Minor earthquake shakes west-central NM

Updated: Friday, 17 Jul 2009, 10:48 AM MDT
Published : Friday, 17 Jul 2009, 10:48 AM MDT

    ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - A minor earthquake with a 3.0 magnitude has rattled a rural area of west-central New Mexico.

    The U.S. Geological Survey says the temblor struck Thursday night about 20 miles north of the village of Paguate. No one reported damage or feeling the quake on the survey's Web site.

    The earthquake's center was about 50 miles northwest of Albuquerque.

    A quake of a magnitude 2.5 to 3 is the smallest generally felt by people.

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