A California earthquake struck the Bay Area in the early hours of Monday, leaving residents startled as tremors were felt across multiple cities. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that the epicenter of the quake was near Berkeley, with a shallow depth of just 5 miles. Phones blared with USGS Shake Alerts, waking up many residents as their homes shook.

Data from the USGS indicated that the main earthquake had a magnitude of 4.3 and occurred around 2:56 a.m. on Monday. Earlier in the night, a smaller magnitude 2.4 tremor was recorded near Petrolia, California, at 12:50 a.m., signaling early seismic activity in the region.

Story Highlights

• Magnitude 4.3 California earthquake strikes near Berkeley at 2:56 a.m.

• Earlier magnitude 2.4 tremor recorded near Petrolia at 12:50 a.m.

• Tremors felt across the Bay Area, including San Francisco and Vallejo

• No reports of injuries or significant damage have been reported

Residents took to social media to describe the sudden California earthquake. One X user shared, “Pretty big earthquake just now at 2:56 a.m. Felt a strong jolt here in San Francisco. Did you feel it?”

Another resident added, “Yeah, that rocked me out of bed #earthquake. It was hard to ignore the shaking.”

Some felt the intensity of the quake more closely to the epicenter. One user reported, “Very hard shaking and loud. I thought it would have been bigger, but I am a mile from the epicenter.”

In Vallejo, the tremors were strong enough to wake residents instantly. One wrote, “Yes! Woke me up – whole house shook hard. It definitely felt stronger than usual.”

Despite the widespread shaking and social media buzz, local authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant structural damage. Residents were advised to remain alert for potential aftershocks, a common occurrence following a magnitude 4.3 California earthquake.

This latest event underlines the ongoing seismic activity in California and highlights the importance of preparedness for residents in the Bay Area, particularly near Berkeley and surrounding cities. With frequent minor quakes occurring, authorities continue to emphasize earthquake safety measures, including securing heavy furniture, keeping emergency kits, and staying aware of official alerts.

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