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Magnitude 2.8 Quake Rattles East Bay Early Thursday

The tremor is the latest Hayward Fault jolt following this week’s 4.3 near Berkeley.

Overview

  • USGS recorded a preliminary magnitude 2.8 earthquake at 5:55 a.m. about 2 miles east-southeast of Berkeley near Tunnel Road and Domingo Avenue.
  • The quake originated at a depth of nearly 5 miles, according to USGS data.
  • Residents reported weak to light shaking in Berkeley and Oakland through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” survey.
  • There were no initial reports of injuries or significant damage Thursday morning.
  • The event comes after Monday’s magnitude 4.3 in Berkeley and a later magnitude 3.0 south of the city, with the recent activity clustered on the Hayward Fault.