BERKELEY, Calif. (BN24) — A 4.3 magnitude earthquake jolted residents awake across the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, with the tremor centered just east-southeast of Berkeley, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck at 2:58 a.m. The earthquake, which occurred at 3:04 Pacific Daylight Time, was widely felt throughout the East Bay, San Francisco, and surrounding communities.
While no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage were confirmed, the temblor startled many in the pre-dawn hours, prompting a wave of posts on social media from residents who reported feeling their homes shake.
In a live broadcast following the quake, KTVU-TV anchor Dave Clark noted that calls were coming in from across the Bay Area. “Things were shaking in our newsroom,” Clark said. “It caught everyone off guard.”
The USGS has not yet indicated whether any aftershocks followed the initial quake, but local officials are monitoring the situation.
The Bay Area, which sits near the Hayward Fault and several other active fault lines, regularly experiences small to moderate seismic activity. Monday’s quake serves as a reminder of the region’s ongoing vulnerability to earthquakes and the importance of preparedness in a state known for its seismic risk.
Emergency services have not issued any alerts or advisories as of Monday morning, and transportation infrastructure appears to be operating normally.
The earthquake marks the most significant seismic event in the Bay Area in recent weeks.
