Preliminary 2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles the East Bay

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A preliminary 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck the East Bay Saturday near Walnut Creek and Danville, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake hit at 4:27 p.m. and was centered 3.2 miles north, northeast of Diablo, the USGS said.

No other information was immediately available.

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