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M4.8 Earthquake Rumbles Near Northern California Coast: USGS

A preliminary 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Northern California coast Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake hit at around 12:35 p.m. and was centered about 33 miles from Ferndale, the USGS said.

It rumbled areas near Petrolia, Ferndale, Rio Dell, Eureka and Fort Bragg.

No other information was immediately available.

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