San Francisco experienced a powerful earthquake in the early hours of the morning, measuring 4.6 magnitude, which triggered the local earthquake early warning app. A resident reported that the tremors caused his house to shake and dishes to fall. Authorities advised residents to watch out for aftershocks and potential hazards, but fortunately, there have been no injuries reported so far.
The US Geological Survey predicts a possibility of more earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or higher in the upcoming week. There is a four percent chance of another tremor and a one percent chance of a magnitude 5 earthquake, which could result in significant damage.
Residents of San Francisco took to social media to share their experiences after the earthquake rattled the city. The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed no damage or injuries from the earthquake. However, caution is advised to remain alert for potential aftershocks and hazards.
The earthquake intensity scale indicated that “light” to “moderate” shaking was felt in Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco. The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale defines “moderate” shaking as strong enough to wake people from sleep and overturn unstable objects, resembling the impact of a heavy vehicle hitting a building.
The 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the center of San Francisco early in the morning, activating the MyShake early warning app in the area. MyShake, which provides earthquake alerts powered by ShakeAlert®, covers California, Oregon, and Washington using data from the US Geological Survey and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
The earthquake, recorded at 2:56 am, occurred near the UC Berkeley campus. The US National Tsunami Center confirmed no tsunami threat at the moment. The United States Geological Survey reported a 4.6-magnitude earthquake awakening the San Francisco region just before 3 a.m. on Monday.