Bay Area Earthquake: Mild Tremors Felt Across Multiple Cities

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Posted by NewAdmin on 2025-02-17 08:45:33 |

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A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 struck near Fairview, California, on Thursday afternoon, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at 19:52 UTC at a depth of 6.4 km. Residents from various Bay Area cities, including Fremont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Dublin, reported feeling the quake. The USGS Community Internet Intensity Map recorded 992 responses from individuals who experienced the shaking.  

The quake's epicenter was located approximately two miles from Fairview, impacting several surrounding areas. Reports of tremors came from multiple California cities such as San Ramon, Oakland, and Walnut Creek. Another earthquake, slightly smaller in magnitude at 3.3, was recorded near Hayward, California, on the same day at 12:52 pm local time. This tremor, occurring at a shallow depth of 5.7 km, was widely felt but did not cause any significant damage.  

The USGS was the first agency to report the earthquake, followed by additional reports from The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). While the USGS and IRIS recorded the quake at a magnitude of 3.4, the EMSC slightly downgraded it to 3.2. The preliminary data suggests that while the tremors were noticeable, they were not strong enough to cause any major destruction.  

Cities closest to the epicenter, such as Hayward, Castro Valley, and Union City, likely experienced weak to light shaking. The effects of the quake extended to other locations, including Dublin, San Leandro, and Fremont, where residents reported vibrations. Even areas farther from the epicenter, such as Pleasanton, San Francisco, and San Jose, may have felt minor tremors. Despite the widespread reports of the earthquake, no significant damage or injuries were recorded. Authorities have not issued any alerts, and the tremors remain categorized as a minor seismic event.

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