(In the US) 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Berkeley and Bay Area

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area early this morning, rattling communities near the University of California, Berkeley campus. The tremor occurred around 2:56 a.m. local time and was felt widely across the region.

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Authorities, including the San Francisco Fire Department, confirmed there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, while the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center ruled out any tsunami risk.

The quake underscores the Bay Area’s seismic vulnerability, given its location along active tectonic boundaries. While this event caused no significant harm, the U.S. Geological Survey has repeatedly warned of a high probability of a major earthquake exceeding magnitude 6.7 within the next decade.

For many residents, the incident served as another reminder of the region’s earthquake-prone reality, reinforcing the importance of preparedness even when tremors appear relatively minor.

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