Earthquake jolts San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland, Berkeley, USGS says magnitude of 4.3

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 woke up a number of people with a sharp jolt in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Berkeley, Oakland City, early on Monday, 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).

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.”

News stations reported that people as far south as Salinas, about 100 miles (161 kilometers) from Berkeley, felt it. People also posted online that they felt their homes shake.


“Our calls are coming in from San Francisco and the East Bay and all over,” KTVU-TV anchor Dave Clark said in a video from the newsroom. “Things were shaking in our newsroom. ... It caught everyone off guard.” People posted online that they felt their homes shake. Bay Area Rapid Transit posted on X that trains were running at reduced speeds as it completes safety track inspections. It told commuters to expect delays of up to 20 minutes systemwide.

“Things were shaking in our newsroom,” posted Dave Clark, a news anchor for KTVU-TV. "It caught everyone off guard."

It wasn’t immediately known if there were any injuries or significant damage.

FAQs

Q1. What is full form of USGS?
A1. The full form of USGS is United States Geological Survey.

Q2. Was there any earthquake in San Francisco?
A2. Yes, there was a 4.3 magnitude of earthquake in San Francisco Bay Area on Monday.