Magnitude 4.3 earthquake wakes San Francisco Bay Area
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LIMINGTON, Maine — A small earthquake rattled southern Maine around 9:20 p.m. Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 1.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Limington, roughly 6.6 miles under the ground. As of 10 p.m., 49 people had reported to USGS they had felt it.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Berkeley jolted many in the Bay Area awake early Monday morning. It originated close to the Hayward Fault.
FRESNO COUNTY, CA - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.0 magnitude quake struck near Toms Place Saturday morning.
The highest hazard areas are near major, active faults. But strong and damaging shaking is "possible anywhere in California."
Monday’s quake, the largest in the Bay Area in nearly three years, caused no serious damage or injuries. It occurred along the Hayward-Rodgers Creek Fault. The last major quake there was in 1868. Historically, geologic studies have shown a major quake has occurred on the fault about every 140 to 170 years on average .
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA - A 2.0 magnitude quake was recorded near Willow Creek Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
A cross-border earthquake struck the United States, Greece and Turkey with 4.6, 4.8 and 5.1 magnitudes respectively on Monday, September 22, 2025.California remained the main affected area