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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Near Brookdale, California Shakes Bay Area

scienceApr 2, 2026

At 1:41 AM PDT the USGS recorded a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 1 kilometer north-northeast of Brookdale, California. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of about 9 to 11 kilometers. Light to moderate shaking was felt across parts of the Bay Area, including Santa Cruz. No immediate reports of major damage or casualties have emerged.

Key Highlights

USGS recorded a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Brookdale, California.
Epicenter located 1 kilometer north-northeast of Brookdale at 1:41 AM PDT.
Depth estimated at about 9 to 11 kilometers, causing light-to-moderate shaking.
2 sources
earthquake.usgs.govM5.1 - 1 km NNE of Brookdale, Californiavolcanoyt.comEarthquake Alert: offshore Northern California

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