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Minor Earthquake Strikes East Of Berkeley

An earthquake of a 2.9 preliminary magnitude rumbled east of Berkeley about 2:41 a.m. Thursday.

A blue dot marks the spot where an earthquake of 2.9 magnitude struck east of Berkeley at 2:41 a.m. Thursday, Sept.15, 2022.
A blue dot marks the spot where an earthquake of 2.9 magnitude struck east of Berkeley at 2:41 a.m. Thursday, Sept.15, 2022. (U.S. Geological Survey via Bay City News)

BERKELEY, CA -- An earthquake of a 2.9 preliminary magnitude rumbled east of Berkeley about 2:41 a.m. Thursday.

The quake was centered along the eastern edge of the city near Claremont Avenue, just south of the University of California campus.

There were no reports of damage.

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-- Bay City News Service