Multiple earthquakes have struck California’s Bay Area, just miles from the home of the world’s biggest tech companies, including Google, Apple, and Nvidia.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck just 23 miles south of San Jose at 9.16am ET Wednesday morning.
The quake was quickly followed by a smaller magnitude 2.7 tremor two minutes later, and then a more significant magnitude 3.6 quake at 9.20am.
The quakes struck just miles from Silicon Valley, where several of the world’s biggest technology companies started or currently have their headquarters, including Google, Apple, Meta (Facebook), Netflix, and countless startups.
Over 1,200 people near the quake’s epicenter just east of Gilroy reported feeling the seismic event to USGS.
Seismic readings from the area have revealed that shaking from the initial 4.0 quake reached San Francisco, over 60 miles away.
Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 in magnitude are often felt for several miles in all directions but typically cause only minor damage, such as knocking objects off shelves.
Just two days ago, California’s Bay Area was shaken by a series of earthquakes which struck in quick succession just north of San Francisco, raising concern in the seismically active region.
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The US Geological Survey reported that three earthquakes have struck California’s Bay Area just south of San Jose Wednesday morning starting at 9.16am ET
San Jose, home to a million residents, sits in the southern part of the Bay Area and is home to some of the biggest tech companies in the US (Stock Image)
