Preliminary 2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes East Bay

A preliminary 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Pleasant Hill on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake, which hit at 9:19 p.m., was centered 1.7 miles west-northwest on Pleasant Hill and 2.3 miles north-northeast of Concord, the USGS said.

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Further information was not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.

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