Earthquake Rocks San Francisco Bay Area
BERKELEY, Calif. — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 24,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake was just east-southeast of Berkeley, the survey said. It happened shortly before 3 a.m. PDT.
Damage and Disruption
People posted online that they felt their homes shake. A few stores in Berkeley had minor damage, like a broken window or some merchandise falling off shelves.
Bay Area Rapid Transit posted on X that trains were running at reduced speeds as it completes safety track inspections.
BART told commuters to expect delays of up to 20 minutes systemwide.
Response and Reactions
“While 911 received an increase in calls from people who felt shaking, there have been no reports of injuries in San Francisco at this time,” the city’s Department of Emergency Management posted on X. The department said it has not received any major damage reports.
San Francisco Mayor Dan Lurie posted online about the quake, saying “first responders are assessing any impact to our city, and we will give an update later today.”
“Things were shaking in our newsroom,” posted Dave Clark, a news anchor for KTVU-TV. “It caught everyone off guard.”
Extent of the Earthquake
News stations reported that people as far south as Salinas, about 100 miles from Berkeley, felt it.
“As far as earthquakes go, this is kind of the ones where people feel them, but there’s not a whole lot of impacts to them,” said Brayden Murdock of the National Weather Service in Monterey.
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Conclusion
The earthquake that rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday was a reminder of the region’s seismic activity. While the quake caused some disruptions and minor damage, there were no reports of major injuries or damage. As the region’s emergency responders and officials assess the impact of the quake, residents are advised to stay informed and prepared for any future seismic events.
FAQs
Q: What was the magnitude of the earthquake that rocked the San Francisco Bay Area?
A: The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.3.
Q: Where was the earthquake located?
A: The earthquake was just east-southeast of Berkeley.
Q: Were there any reports of injuries or major damage?
A: No, there were no reports of major injuries or damage, although some stores in Berkeley had minor damage and BART trains were running at reduced speeds.
Q: How many people felt the earthquake?
A: More than 24,000 people reported feeling the earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey.
