3.6 Bay Area Earthquake: Did You Feel It?

BAY AREA, CA — The United States Geological Survey is reporting a 3.6 magnitude earthquake near the Alum Rock area of San Jose. The earthquake was reported at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday on the Calaveras Fault.

According to the USGS, "The 2003 Working Group for California Earthquake Probability assigned an 11% probability that the Calaveras Fault would produce a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake in the next 30 years."

Smaller earthquakes, such as the one on Wednesday, are widely believed to reduce the pressure on faults, lessening the likelihood of a major quake.

There haven't been any reports of injuries or damage due to the earthquake.

The earthquake was felt throughout the Bay Area, especially in the South Bay and East Bay. The Calaveras Fault runs through both of those areas.

Did you feel it?

You may report it to the USGS for tracking purposes.

Report your response to USGS Did You Feel It.