The Bay Area bumped and jostled while most were still in slumber. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.4-magnitude temblor struck early Sunday morning, causing some residents in the South Bay to awaken to a gentle rumble.
The USGS reported that the earthquake happened near Alum Rock, some five miles to the northeast, just before the rooster's crow at 3:35 a.m. Detected at a depth of six miles, it unsettled folks across Santa Clara County—even as far as Fremont—without causing any harm in its wake.
While no damages or injuries were announced, residents from various areas, including Campbell, Los Altos, and Sunnyvale, reported their experiences to the USGS's "Did You Feel It?" map, confirming the wide reach of the earthquake's arms. Patch.com detailed the regions where the shake was noticed, clearly depicting the quake's footprint on the Bay.
The quake's epicenter was placed by the USGS at a location approximately 4.1 miles northeast of East Foothills, 7.4 miles east of Milpitas, and some nine miles to the northeast of San Jose's bustling heart. To ensure safety, local authorities kept a vigilant watch throughout the day, although no reports of damage were given that needed their attention. NBC Bay Area echoed these sentiments, confirming a peaceful resolution to what might well have been a disorderly event.
