4.6-magnitude earthquake in Northern California 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.

ABC7 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.

ABC7 has compiled a list of items that are important to have in your earthquake kit so that you're prepared for "the big one."