Magnitude 2.4 Earthquake Rattles The South Bay Near Campbell
CAMPBELL (CBS SF) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.4 earthquake has struck in the South Bay.
The quake struck at 1:11 a.m. PST 1 mile southwest of Campbell, Calif. at a depth of 2.7 miles. Deeper quakes are less noticeable while a shallow quake--in the 0 to 40 mile depth range--can feel much stronger than their actual reported magnitude. Quakes just below the earth's surface, in the 0 to 10 miles range, can cause even more damage at lower magnitudes.
About 75 people reported feeling the quake in Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos and San Jose.
There are no immediate reports of damage.
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck in San Fernando Wednesday night. A sharp jolt was widely felt in the San Fernando Valley and parts of northern Los Angeles County. But police and fire departments say there have been no problems reported.
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