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An Earthquake Shook Up the Lunch Hour in the South Bay

The temblor registered 3.4 on the Richter Scale. Did you feel it? Tell us in the comments.

The United States Geological Survey is reporting a preliminary 3.4 earthquake, which hit the East Hills in San Jose at approximately 12:02 p.m.

The temblor was located along the Calaveras Fault, about 9 miles from San Jose, according to the USGS website.

Campbell residents reported on the Campbell Patch Facebook page that they felt the quick jolt too.

  • Jaimy: Yup
  • Campbell Patch: 3.4. More info coming ...
  • Jaimy: East of Milpitas
  • Elizabeth: I thought it was my kids jumping around.
  • Maria: I knew I felt something while in the kitchen.

Did you feel it? Was it a jolt or more of a wave? Was it like a big truck driving by? Tell us in the comments below!


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