SAN FRANCISCO — A short earthquake rattled Central California, but there are no reports of injuries.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the 4.2 magnitude quake struck Tuesday afternoon and was centered 9 miles southeast of Ridgemark.

It was felt in Salinas and Watsonville and other nearby towns. The quake struck on the San Andreas Fault at a depth of about 3.4 miles, according to the USGS.

The shallow quake was a sharp jolt, followed by a several mild aftershocks. It was not immediately known if the quake caused damage.