Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Central California
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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck California's Central Coast near Boulder Creek early Thursday with no reported significant damage.
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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck California's Central Coast near Boulder Creek early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit at 1:41 a.m. PCT at a depth of more than 6.7 miles in Santa Cruz County, with an initial magnitude measurement of 4.9. The area sits along California's tectonically active coastal region, where earthquakes of this magnitude are not uncommon but can be felt across a wide area. There were no immediate reports of significant damage from the overnight quake. The USGS continues to monitor seismic activity in the region.
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