4.3 quake felt near Watsonville

UPDATED 7/2/07

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.3 struck the Watsonville area monday afternoon. The quake struck at 12:58 PM and was felt throughout the region and up into the San Francisco bay area.

There have been no injuries and damage has been limited to a few items falling off store shelves.

Two smaller quakes occured in this area last week. CLICK HERE to read our report on those quakes.

If you felt this earthquake and would like to share your story (or read other accounts), please check our message board.

Don't forget to check out our 2007 quake map to see other Northern California quakes in 2007. Our list of previous years quakes can be found on the right side of our web site.

Small Quakes Rattle Watsonville

UPDATED: 7/2/07

A new 4.3 quake has been reported in this area. CLICK HERE for our special report.

Residents in Watsonville were shaken by a series of small quakes late this afternoon. The three quakes, measuring 3.0, 3.2 and 3.0, all occurred within 15 minutes of each other.

The earthquakes were felt within the Watsonville and surrounding communities. The shaking has been described as a gentle rumbling ending in a sharp jolt.

If you felt this earthquake and would like to share your story (or read other accounts), please check our message board.

Be sure to check out our 2007 quake map to see other Northern California quakes in 2007. Our list of previous years quakes can be found on the right side of our web site.