California earthquake: Magnitude 4.3 temblor strikes in Berkeley, USGS says
Share and Follow

BERKELEY, Calif. — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck in Berkeley, California early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck at 2:56 a.m. and had a depth of about 4.8 miles. It was originally reported as a magnitude 4.6, but was then downgraded.

The temblor on the Hayward fault line was felt in much of the Bay Area.

The Shake Alert system was activated, and so far, there are no reports of injuries or damage, but it was felt by a lot of people throughout the Bay Area.

A map from USGS shows people felt the most shaking in the East Bay, but people reported feeling the shaking as far north as Santa Rosa and as far south as Salinas.

USGS Seismologist Sarah Minson told our sister station that this is what they consider a small earthquake, even though the shaking from it was enough to wake people up all over the Bay Area this morning.

“Shaking is variable and it depends a lot on your location, what kind of building you’re in, what kind of land you’re standing on,” Minson said. “However, this being such a small magnitude earthquake, shaking from it is going to be pretty low everywhere, certainly enough to be impactful for people, for them to feel it, for it to be upsetting, potentially even to knock over things very close to the epicenter. But in general, we wouldn’t expect to see, for example, structural damage from an earthquake this small.”

The reminder from both the USGS and local first responders is to get and stay prepared for an earthquake larger than Monday morning’s.

Copyright © 2025 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Brawl erupts at basketball game

Intense Brawl Erupts Among Parents at Staten Island Catholic Youth Basketball Game

A chaotic scene unfolded as video footage caught the moment a group…
FILE - Mifepristone tablets sit on a table at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, Iowa, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Governor Newsom Blocks Louisiana’s Extradition Request for Doctor in Abortion Pill Mailing Case

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that he is halting Louisiana’s…
Trump is meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader after cozying up to Maduro's successor

Trump Engages with Venezuelan Opposition Leader Following Diplomatic Overtures to Maduro’s Successor

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado met with…
Alexander brothers accuser, Kate Whiteman, found dead in Australia

Tragic Discovery: Kate Whiteman, Accuser in Alexander Brothers Case, Dies in Australia

The tragic and mysterious passing of Kate Whiteman, the woman whose allegations…
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Israel to honor 'incredible human being' Charlie Kirk

Fox News Unveils ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Israel to Recognize Charlie Kirk for Outstanding Contributions

Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter delivers the latest updates on the growing…
European diplomats reveal 'tough guy' US negotiator who 'hates' them

US Negotiator’s Fierce Reputation Sparks Tension with European Diplomats

European diplomats were unsettled by comments from JD Vance, who reportedly remarked…
Elon Musk's X stops AI tool Grok from undressing images of people

Elon Musk’s X Halts Controversial AI Feature: Grok’s Image Manipulation Blocked

Elon Musk’s platform, X, has announced that its AI tool, Grok, will…
Best hobby ideas and kits for adults: Shop our favorite picks

Top Hobby Ideas and Kits for Adults: Explore Our Curated Favorites

As a member of various affiliate marketing programs, Localish may earn commissions…