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Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Strikes Off Santa Cruz County Coast

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY (CBS SF) – A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck off the Santa Cruz County coast Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reports the quake struck at 9 a.m., with the epicenter located near Ano Nuevo State Park. Visitors to the agency's website, mostly from the Santa Cruz Mountains, said they reported light shaking.

There are no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

Santa Cruz County Earthquake
Map of magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck off the Santa Cruz County coast on August 6, 2020. (USGS)

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