30 March 2009

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A minor earthquake hit California this morning. Geologists placed the
epicenter of the earthquake near Morgan Hill.

Courtesy of the US Geological Survey, here are some stats on the San Jose quake:

Magnitude: 4.3 - regional moment magnitude (Mw)

Time: Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10:40:29 AM (PDT)
Distance from: Morgan Hill, CA - 18 km (11 miles) N (7 degrees)
Seven Trees, CA - 19 km (12 miles) E (91 degrees)
Alum Rock, CA - 20 km (13 miles) ESE (117 degrees)
San Jose City Hall, CA - 25 km (16 miles) ESE (104 degrees)