In brief
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 struck just east-southeast of Berkeley early Monday morning, catching many residents off guard as they reported their homes shaking. Despite the jolting experience, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
BERKELEY, Calif. — The United States Geological Survey reported an earthquake measuring 4.3 in magnitude that shook the San Francisco Bay Area shortly before 3 a.m. PDT on Monday. Residents across the region experienced a sharp jolt, waking many from their sleep as homes and buildings trembled. Local media anchor Dave Clark commented during a broadcast that their newsroom felt the effects of the quake as well, stating, Our calls are coming in from San Francisco and the East Bay and all over. Things were shaking in our newsroom. ... It caught everyone off guard. As of now, officials have not confirmed any injuries or substantial damage resulting from the quake, but reports from individuals highlight the surprise and alarm it caused in the middle of the night.}
