AROMAS, Calif. — A preliminary magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck early Sunday morning near Watsonville, California, in the Bay Area.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the rumble occurred shortly after 2:45 a.m. It was centered just under two miles northwest of Aromas — about two hours south of Stockton — in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
People reported feeling it. The USGS said there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
A map of where the earthquake was likely felt can be found HERE.
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