Archive · 22 Sep 2025
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Bay Area
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 struck the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning.
The epicenter was east-southeast of Berkeley.
Many people reported feeling their homes shake, and some stores had minor damage like broken windows.
Public transit experienced delays.
No injuries have been reported, and first responders are assessing the impact.
The earthquake caught many people off guard.
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area.
The earthquake's epicenter was east-southeast of Berkeley.
The quake occurred shortly before 3 a.m. PDT.
Many people reported feeling their homes shake.
Bay Area Rapid Transit trains experienced delays.
- Who
- United States Geological Survey
- What
- Earthquake
- When
- Shortly before 3 a.m. PDT
- Where
- San Francisco Bay Area, east-southeast of Berkeley
- Why
- Not specified in the article
Local Community
Officials
Damage Assessment
Local Community
Some reported minor damage to private property like broken windows.
Officials
First responders are assessing impact and reports of major damage have not been received.
- Magnitude
- 4.3
- Location
- East-southeast of Berkeley
- Time
- Shortly before 3 a.m. PDT
- Reported Effects
- Homes shaken, felt throughout the Bay Area
- Damage
- Minor damage to some stores
- Injuries
- None reported
- Public Transit
- Reduced speeds, delays on BART
Sources
4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts San Francisco area, many people report sharp shake - Telegraph India
Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Shakes San Francisco
An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude centered in Berkeley jolts US Bay Area
4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts San Francisco area, many people report sharp shake