3.4 earthquake jolts East Bay
An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 shook the East Bay on Sunday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake was centered about 1.2 miles northwest of Pinole and struck at 9:30 p.m. Shaking was felt in Oakland, Richmond and Benicia, with some residents describing a hard jolt.
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3.4 earthquake jolts East Bay
An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 shook the East Bay on Sunday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered about 1.2 miles northwest of Pinole and struck at 9:30 p.m. Shaking was felt in Oakland, Richmond and Benicia, with some residents describing a hard jolt. This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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