A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck the Bay Area near Dublin at 7:46 p.m., causing weak to light shaking experienced across the region. Over 11,000 responses were reported with no immediate damage noted. Residents are advised to follow safety protocols during tremors.
On Monday evening, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred in the Bay Area, specifically near Dublin, California, as reported by officials from the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor struck at 7:46 p.m., approximately three miles west of Dublin, with a depth recorded at around 7.27 miles.
The USGS ‘Did You Feel It?’ feature received over 11,000 responses indicating widespread sensations of weak to light shaking across the region, including cities such as San Francisco, Napa, and Santa Cruz. While some minor shaking was reported, there were no immediate reports of damage.
Witnesses included KTVU employees who described experiences such as feeling vibrations while seated in Walnut Creek, a significant shake in San Ramon, and one individual evacuating their home in Hayward due to the severity of the tremor. Residents from Newark, Oakland, Colma, San Leandro, and Daly City also reported feeling the quake.
In the event of an earthquake, the USGS recommends that individuals remain indoors and practice safety protocols by dropping, covering, and holding on until the shaking stops. For more comprehensive guidance on earthquake safety, additional information is available.
The magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Dublin, California, was felt throughout the Bay Area but resulted in no significant damage. The widespread reports of shaking varied from weak to light, with numerous residents feeling the tremor across multiple cities. The USGS emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety protocols during such events.
Original Source: www.ktvu.com
