5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jose, California

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area late Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake happened at 11:42 a.m local time and was centered 9 miles east of Seven Trees and 12 miles east of San Jose, the USGS said. It was quickly followed by a 3.1 magnitude aftershock. 

"Additional shaking from aftershocks can be expected in the region," the California Geological Survey tweeted. "We are continuing to monitor this region."

There were no initial reports of damage or injuries, CBS Bay Area reported. And the San Jose Fire Department tweeted that it had not received any emergency calls related to the quake.

The Bay Area's BART trains were halted for inspections following the quake, but no damage was found, according to CBS Bay Area. Gas and electric company PG&E said the same of its equipment.

Residents across the Bay Area felt the initial jolt, with many posting videos of swaying lights and rattling shelves on social media.

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones told CBS Bay Area the 5.1 magnitude earthquake was the largest temblor reported in the area since a 5.4 magnitude quake shook the Alum Rock area in 2007.

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