Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Small Bay Area Quake Rattles San Jose on Thursday Morning

USGS preliminary data leaves the exact epicenter unsettled.

Overview

  • The United States Geological Survey recorded a preliminary magnitude-3.1 earthquake at 6:54 a.m. PT Thursday.
  • USA TODAY and the New York Post cite USGS data placing the quake near the Ohlone Regional Wilderness roughly 19 to 20 miles from San Jose.
  • NBC Bay Area reports a USGS location 13.8 miles east-northeast of East Foothills, indicating a discrepancy in early epicenter details.
  • Shaking was reported in San Jose, and local officials had no damage to report in initial checks.
  • News outlets label the details as preliminary and note they may change with USGS updates.