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3.8-magnitude earthquake felt in Alameda County

By BY Examiner Staff • October 13, 2009 12:00 am

The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.8 jolted Alameda County tonight.

According to the USGS, the earthquake struck shortly before 8:30 p.m. and was centered two miles north-northeast of Sunol and three miles
south of Pleasanton.

Alameda County fire officials said there were no immediate reports of damage due to the temblor.

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