A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck near Dublin, California, on Monday evening, with tremors felt across the Bay Area. The quake registered with the USGS at a depth of 7.27 miles, leading to numerous reports of light shaking but without significant damage.
On Monday evening, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred in the Bay Area, as reported by officials from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was recorded at 7:46 p.m. and was located approximately three miles west of Dublin, with a depth of about 7.27 miles.
The USGS’s ‘Did You Feel It?’ feature received over 11,000 responses, indicating mostly weak to light shaking in the immediate vicinity and areas including San Francisco, Napa, and Santa Cruz. No significant damage was reported; however, some KTVU employees experienced shaking while indoors in Walnut Creek and San Ramon.
The KTVU newsroom received calls regarding the earthquake from individuals situated in Newark, Oakland, Colma, San Leandro, Daly City, San Lorenzo, Walnut Creek, San Mateo, Hayward, Pleasant Hill, and Danville. The USGS advises those indoors during an earthquake to remain inside, recommending residents to drop, cover, and hold on for safety.
For further guidance on earthquake safety, additional resources can be accessed here.
In summary, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake was felt across the Bay Area on Monday night, with no significant damage reported. The tremors were experienced as far as San Francisco and Santa Cruz, prompting over 11,000 responses to the USGS survey. Safety protocols recommend seeking shelter indoors if experiencing an earthquake.
Original Source: www.ktvu.com
