A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck at 9 a.m. Thursday off the coast of Northern California, 16 miles from Santa Cruz, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake occurred 17 miles from Palo Alto, 18 miles from Scotts Valley, 20 miles from Saratoga and 21 miles from Cupertino at a depth of 4.6 miles. It was originally reported as a magnitude 3.1 earthquake.
In the last 10 days there has been one magnitude 3.0 earthquake or higher nearby.
An average of 234 earthquakes with magnitudes of 3.0 to 4.0 occur each year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.
Do you feel this earthquake? Remember to report what you felt at the USGS.
Even if you did not feel this small earthquake, you never know when the Great One will strike. Prepare yourself by following our five-step earthquake guide for earthquake and building your own emergency kit.
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