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Over 20 Earthquakes Strike San Ramon In 24 Hours

SAN RAMON (CBS SF) -- The United States Geological Survey is reporting twenty minor earthquakes have rattled the San Ramon area since Tuesday morning.

Update 8:20 a.m. -- 3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts San Ramon

The strongest of the earthquakes, which listed as 2.9 and 2.6 magnitude quakes, occurred around 4 a.m. Wednesday, according to the USGS.

The most recent, a 1.6 magnitude, struck at about 5:15 a.m.

The USGS is reporting the earthquakes are most likely a result of seismic activity on the Calaveras fault.

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