Shaken and Stirred: Santa Clara County's Morning of Earthquakes!

This morning, residents of Santa Clara County were jolted awake by a series of earthquakes that kicked off the day with a bang. The first quake hit at 6:16 a.m., registering a 4.0 magnitude, just about five miles east of Gilroy. Talk about a wake-up call! Many folks felt the tremor shake their homes, and it was reported as far away as Redwood City and San Jose.

Just two minutes later, at 6:18 a.m., a 2.7 magnitude follow-up quake joined the party, followed again by a magnitude 3.6 tremor at 6:20 a.m. While mornings are often filled with coffee and soothing sunlight, today’s was more of a shake-up than a gentle rise-and-shine. The mix of quakes brought both concern and a rush of adrenaline, leaving people wondering what other surprises Mother Nature might have left in store.

When the earth starts to rumble, it’s a stark reminder of how powerful and unpredictable our planet can be. So, keep those Emergency kits nearby and your running shoes tied tight—because you never know when the next shockwave will hit!