In brief
Early Monday morning, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck just east-southeast of Berkeley, California. It surprised residents across the San Francisco Bay Area, as reports of shaking were shared online. Local media reported that the quake caught many off guard, but initial assessments indicate no major injuries or damage occurred.
BERKELEY, Calif. — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 jolted many awake in the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event took place just east-southeast of Berkeley at approximately 3 a.m. PDT. Social media was soon abuzz with reports from locals who experienced their homes shaking during the quake. Dave Clark, a KTVU-TV anchor, shared insights from the newsroom, stating, Our calls are coming in from San Francisco and the East Bay and all over. Things were shaking in our newsroom... It caught everyone off guard. Fortunately, as of now, there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage.
