3.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jose

Bay City News
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Earthquake in Alum Rock, California, Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
Earthquake in Alum Rock, California, Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
USGS

SAN JOSE -- A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck this morning east of San Jose, according to the U.S. Geological Service.



The quake struck at 8:26 a.m. and was centered near Mount Hamilton, 7.5 miles east-southeast of Alum Rock and 10.6 miles east of San Jose, USGS officials said.





The quake was along the Calaveras Fault, which last produced a notable earthquake in 2007 when a 5.4-magnitude one hit the Alum Rock area, according to the USGS.





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