Magnitude 2.7 Earthquake Hits East Bay Near San Pablo
SAN PABLO (CBS SF) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.7 earthquake has struck in the East Bay.
The quake struck at 7:07 a.m. PST Wednesday 1 mile northwest of San Pablo, Calif. at a depth of 3.9 miles. Deeper quakes are less noticeable while a shallow quake--in the 0 to 40 mile depth range--can feel much stronger than their actual reported magnitude. Quakes just below the earth's surface, in the 0 to 10 miles range, can cause even more damage at lower magnitudes.
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About 75 people reported feeling the quake from San Pablo to Berkeley.
There are no immediate reports of damage.
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