California Jolted: 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits San Jose, Felt Across the Bay Area
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A moderate earthquake struck San Jose, California, on Thursday, November 27, sending tremors through nearby cities including Hollister, Salinas, and Dublin. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the quake, measuring 4.0 magnitude, occurred approximately 4 miles south of San Juan Bautista at 12:48 pm. Residents in Salinas, Hollister, and Monterey reported feeling the quake, with some expressing their reactions on social media. In Salinas, people took to Facebook to share their experiences, with one person writing, 'Totally felt this one.' Others in Hollister and Monterey also shared their reactions, with one person commenting, 'You think we'd be used to them by now, but they're still scary.' The earthquake was not a tsunami threat, according to the tsunami warning center. However, it was felt across a wide area, with reports coming in from as far north as the Oregon border. This comes just a day after a 4.0 quake rattled San Jose, highlighting the ongoing seismic activity in the region.