Santa Cruz County

Preliminary 4.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Santa Cruz County

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A preliminary 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Santa Cruz County early Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake, which hit at about 2:53 a.m., was centered about 3 miles northwest of Aromas, just east of Watsonville, and it was felt in parts of the South Bay.

According to officials, the quake did not cause any damage.



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