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Sharp Temblor Sways San Francisco Area in 1857 Echo
A strong quake rattled a 50 mile area around San Francisco centered on Daly City. It measured about 4.75 to 5.0 on the Richter scale with aftershocks possible. Damage was limited to plaster cracks and minor items, felt from Santa Rosa to San Jose and Alameda to Contra Costa counties. Local residents described a loud explosion preceding the shaking.
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University of California
Berkeley
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Alameda
Contra Costa Counties
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