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Shomik Mukherjee covers Oakland for the Bay Area News Group
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HERCULES — A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was briefly felt in the East Bay early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake, which had an epicenter about 2 miles southeast of Hercules, occurred at 6:34 a.m. with an initial depth of about 6 miles, the USGS reported.

A map produced by USGS indicates the quake was centered not far from Hercules Middle School. User-submitted responses reflect that the quake was felt as far south as Fremont.

USGS did not immediately report any injuries or damage associated with the earthquake.