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ScienceA magnitude 4.3 earthquake startled residents in the San Francisco Bay Area, particularly near Berkeley, early Monday morning, with reports of shaking in various locations.

Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Berkeley, California, waking residents with a sudden jolt early Monday morning. Reports indicate widespread tremors but no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Source: AP1 min read

In brief

In the early hours of Monday, residents of the San Francisco Bay Area experienced a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. The tremor, which occurred just east-southeast of Berkeley at around 3 a.m. PDT, prompted numerous calls from locals who felt their homes shake. KTVU-TV's Dave Clark reported that the shaking was felt widely in the area, including their newsroom. As of now, there are no confirmed injuries or serious damage from the quake.

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 jolted residents across the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event was recorded just east-southeast of Berkeley, striking shortly before 3 a.m. PDT.Numerous residents took to social media, sharing their experiences of homes shaking and feelings of alarm. KTVU-TV anchor Dave Clark recounted in a video that calls poured in from across San Francisco and the East Bay, with the newsroom itself experiencing noticeable shaking. The suddenness of the quake caught many off guard, creating a moment of anxiety and uncertainty.While the initial reports highlighted the widespread effect of the quake, it remains unclear whether there were any injuries or significant structural damage as a result. The community remains on alert, awaiting further updates from local authorities and the USGS.

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