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    Small Bay Area earthquake shakes San Jose Friday afternoon

    By Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY,

    7 hours ago
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    SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 15: A general view of the downtown skyline on August 15, 2024 in San Jose, California. The median single-family home price has surpassed $2 million in the San Jose metro area, marking a nationwide record. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images) Loren Elliott, Getty Images

    A small earthquake was reported in Northern California on Friday afternoon.

    A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook San Jose about 3:15 p.m. local time. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake had an epicenter about 5 miles northeast of Alum Rock, California.

    Alum Rock is located about six miles east of San Jose. The temblor was recorded at a depth of about five miles.

    The earthquake was reportedly felt across the San Jose area according to the geological service. No damages or injuries have been reported so far.

    Bay area residents felt the shaking

    Following the quake, people in the San Jose area reported feeling the shaking.

    Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.

    This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Small Bay Area earthquake shakes San Jose Friday afternoon

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    Joey Macks
    48m ago
    Need the big one, now!!!!!
    JCM1
    2h ago
    Play some music and follow the shaking
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