earthquake.jpgThe U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.0 struck early this morning in Contra Costa County.

At 5:31 a.m., the 2.6-mile deep quake shook an area near Lake Del Valle Regional Park, which is about 7 miles south-southeast of Livermore, according to the USGS.

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