Earthquake Awakens San Jose Residents

Thursday morning brought a rude awakening for some folks in Northern California.

At about 5:15 A.M., some terrified residents of the San Jose area felt the ground shaking.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirms it was a 3.6 magnitude earthquake.

Many people are posting on social media about the surprise wake up call. The shaking centered on an area about nine miles east-northeast from downtown San Jose.