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3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes San Francisco Bay Area

The quake, followed by two aftershocks, caused no reported injuries or major damage but underscores preparedness concerns along the San Andreas fault.

  • A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 7:02 a.m. Friday, three miles northwest of San Francisco, with a depth of 12 miles, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
  • Two aftershocks, measuring 2.5 and 3.0 in magnitude, occurred later in the morning in the same region.
  • No injuries or significant property damage were reported, though over 5,000 residents felt the initial quake as a sharp jolt.
  • San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie assured residents that first responders are monitoring for impacts and urged preparedness for future seismic events.
  • The quake serves as a reminder of the ongoing seismic risks posed by the San Andreas fault, one of the most dangerous earthquake faults in California.
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