A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Boulder Creek early Thursday morning, jolting residents across Santa Cruz County awake and marking the region’s strongest temblor in more than three decades, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Despite widespread reports of shaking, noise and minor household damage, officials said there were no injuries or structural damage, as residents described fear and renewed urgency around earthquake preparedness.
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Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake centered just east of Boulder Creek jolted Santa Cruz County residents awake at 1:41 a.m. Thursday.
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Trio of small earthquakes rattles Santa Cruz County
A trio of earthquakes centered just east of Gilroy was felt throughout the area at 6:16 a.m. on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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4.2-magnitude earthquake hits near Watsonville
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake centered near Watsonville was felt throughout the area just before 4 a.m. on Sunday morning.