2.7 magnitude earthquake hits north of Cayucos

By Jessica Brest

Published December 7, 2020 8:22 pm

CAYUCOS, Calif. - A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck just north of Cayucos Monday evening.

The US Geological Survey said the quake hit around 7:38 p.m. and had a depth of 5.8 kilometers.

Its epicenter was recorded as being about five miles northeast of Cayucos.

If you felt the shake, you can let the USGS know by reporting it online.

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Jessica Brest is a digital journalist and assignment editor for NewsChannel 3-12. To learn more about Jessica, click here.

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