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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

An earthquake registering 4.3 on the Richter scale startled residents of the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, prompting calls and reports of shaking homes.

Source: AP1 min read

In brief

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck just east-southeast of Berkeley, California, at approximately 3 a.m. PDT on Monday. Residents across the San Francisco Bay Area reported feeling their homes shake, and local news outlets received numerous calls reporting the incident. As of now, there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage.

BERKELEY, Calif. — A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area, waking up residents with a sudden jolt early Monday morning, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred just east-southeast of Berkeley shortly before 3 a.m. PDT, catching many off guard and prompting a flurry of reactions on social media. KTVU-TV anchor Dave Clark reported that numerous calls were received from across San Francisco and the East Bay, with even their newsroom experiencing noticeable shaking. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or significant property damage linked to the quake.}

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