3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Alum Rock, rattles South Bay
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- A preliminary 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Alum Rock Monday afternoon, according to USGS.
It hit about 8 miles southeast of Alum Rock near Mt. Hamilton.
USGS says it struck at a depth of 4.2 miles and many people are reporting that it was a "weak" earthquake. It was also felt as far away as San Francisco and Santa Cruz, according to some reports.
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At this time, there are no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.
It appears the quake hit along the Calaveras Fault which is the same fault line where a 5.1 quake struck in October. It was the strongest earthquake to hit the Bay Area in eight years.
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