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A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck Northern California on Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake's epicenter was about five miles north-northeast of Alum Rock, California, and nine miles northeast of San Jose City Hall, the USGS said. It hit at 8:04 p.m. (11:04 p.m. ET) Tuesday.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Read full article »

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