4.6-magnitude earthquake hits Northern California’s Boulder Creek, rattles Bay Area, USGS says

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Bay Area early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake hit at 1:41 a.m. and was centered near Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County. According to the USGS, it was initially a 4.9 magnitude, but was then downgraded to 4.6.

7 Eyewitness News viewers from across the Bay Area felt the shaking and were woken up. People reportedly felt it in Richmond, Mountain View, Hayward, Pacheco, Oakland and San Francisco.

There are reports of some items falling off of shelves at stores, but no reports of major damage or injuries.