M3.5 Earthquake Shakes Near Pinnacles National Park: USGS

2.8 magnitude aftershock reported in same area about an hour later

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A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday near Pinnacles National Park, about 45 miles southeast of Gilroy, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake hit at about 11:58 a.m. and was centered about 2.5 miles north of Pinnacles, the USGS said.

A 2.8 magnitude aftershock was reported in the same general area at about 1 p.m., according to USGS data.

No other information was immediately available. Updates to come.

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