San Jose 5.6 earthquake felt throughout Bay Area - The San Francisco Examiner

San Jose 5.6 earthquake felt throughout Bay Area

By Examiner Staff • October 31, 2007 12:00 am

The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that a 5.6 earthquake based in the Alum Rock area of San Jose hit at approximately 8:04 p.m.

Bay residents as far away as Danville and San Carlos reported feeling the tremor.

– Bay City News

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