In brief
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Berkeley, California, at approximately 3 a.m. PDT, startling residents across the San Francisco Bay Area. Reports indicate widespread shaking felt in various neighborhoods, but there are currently no reports of injuries or major damage.
BERKELEY, Calif. — An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale jolted the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred shortly before 3 a.m. PDT, originated just east-southeast of Berkeley, waking many residents who reported feeling their homes shake. KTVU-TV anchor Dave Clark shared that their newsroom experienced notable shaking during the event, catching everyone off guard. While local authorities are still assessing the impact, initial reports do not indicate any serious injuries or significant damage.}
