2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes near Fairfield

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Sunday, August 5, 2018
Earthquake near Fairfield, California on Sunday, August 5, 2018.
Earthquake near Fairfield, California on Sunday, August 5, 2018.
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FAIRFIELD, Calif. (KGO) -- A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck 9.4 miles southeast of Fairfield, California, according to the USGS.

The earthquake struck at 7:35 a.m. There are no reports of injuries.

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