San Jose

Preliminary 2.5 Magnitude Quake Rattles the South Bay

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A preliminary 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the East Foothills near San Jose Thursday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake hit at 1:02 p.m. and was centered 5.6 miles east-southeast of East Foothills, 5.9 miles east of Alum Rock, and 9.7 miles east of San Jose, the USGS said.

No other information was immediately available. Updates to come.

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