Bay Area: 3.5 magnitude earthquake and two aftershocks jolt Peninsula
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was felt throughout the Peninsula and parts of the South and East Bays just after 6 a.m. Tuesday.
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake briefly shook the Peninsula on Tuesday morning followed by a pair of smaller aftershocks, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The main quake’s epicenter was on the foothills near the Pacifica neighborhood of Vallemar. It occurred at 6:01 a.m. and was felt in parts of San Jose and the East Bay, according to the agency.
Two aftershocks — both registered as being 2.6 magnitude — were reported near Pacifica at 6:03 and 6:04 a.m. respectively.
The Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit said in a tweet Tuesday morning that it had begun its earthquake procedure, meaning crews would inspect buildings and equipment for damage. No major damage was reported as a result of the quakes.
CAL FIRE CZU has begun our unit's earthquake procedure. We will inspect our buildings and equipment to ensure no damage occurred. https://t.co/ExPJhjEs1j
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) March 28, 2023
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