Bay Area, earthquake and magnitude
Digest more
An earthquake swept through California’s San Francisco Bay Area yesterday, and scientists say that more could impact the state, potentially with greater severity. Homeowners may be surprised to learn that standard homeowners insurance typically doesn’t cover earthquake damage.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck in Berkeley, California early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was originally reported as a magnitude 4.6, but was then downgraded.
WASHOE COUNTY, NV - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a preliminary 2.1 magnitude quake occurred near Empire Tuesday night.
The highest hazard areas are near major, active faults. But strong and damaging shaking is "possible anywhere in California."
The San Francisco Bay Area was rattled early this morning by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake along the Hayward fault line
Two earthquakes rattled the East Bay on Monday, raising questions about whether the seismic activity could be a warning sign that the “ big one ” could soon hit the Bay Area.
IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a preliminary 2.1 magnitude quake struck near Progreso, B.C. Tuesday night.
Berkeley, California, experienced two earthquakes on Monday, September 22, 2025. A magnitude 4.3 quake struck early in the morning, followed by a magnitude 3.0 tremor in the evening. The quakes were felt across the East Bay and even as far as Salinas.