M3.6 Earthquake Strikes in Santa Cruz County: USGS

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Seismograph with paper in action and earthquake

A preliminary 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning in Santa Cruz County, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake shook near Corralitos, at around 9:59 a.m., the USGS said. It was originally reported as a 3.9 magnitude earthquake but USGS downgraded it to a 3.6 magnitude earthquake.

The earthquake was also felt in parts of the South Bay.

No other information was immediately available. Updates to come.

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