San Jose earthquake
Definition
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake that struck near Boulder Creek, adjacent to San Jose, California, on April 2, 2026, at 1:41 a.m. local time, rattling the Bay Area and knocking items off shelves.
Informally, any seismic event originating from or significantly impacting the San Jose region in California's earthquake-prone Santa Clara Valley.
Examples
The San Jose earthquake hit just as I was reaching for the snooze button—talk about a rude awakening.
After the San Jose earthquake, my neighbor's lawn ornaments are now in modern art configuration.
Surviving the San Jose earthquake unscathed, I now consider myself a pro at the 'duck, cover, and roll with laughter' routine.
The San Jose earthquake proved that California's real state motto should be 'Shake it till you make it.'