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Weak Earthquake Shakes Colorado Mountains

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — A weak earthquake has hit the Colorado mountains.

The National Earthquake Information Center says the quake Tuesday afternoon registered a preliminary magnitude of 3.3.

It was centered north of Basalt and south of Gypsum.

A magnitude-3.3 quake generally isn't expected to cause much damage.

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