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Small Quake Strikes El Cerrito Area

EL CERRITO (CBS SF) - A 2.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in El Cerrito this morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake was reported at 7:55 a.m. and had a depth of 5.2 miles.

The temblor was centered at the Mira Vista Golf & Country Club in the northern part of the city, according to the USGS.

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The quake came just over a week after a magnitude 4.0 quake hit the same area. Residents reported feeling that earthquake throughout the Bay Area.

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