Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Rolls Through South Bay
SAN JOSE (CBS/AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.1 struck Tuesday morning in Santa Clara County.
The quake shook an area near Alum Rock at 4:51 a.m. and had a depth of 5.5 miles, according to the USGS.
Its epicenter was about 5 miles east of Alum Rock and 9 miles northeast of San Jose City Hall.
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