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Magnitude 3.1 Quake Rattles San Ramon, Extends East Bay Swarm

USGS characterizes the activity as a recurring Calaveras Fault swarm that has not caused reported damage.

Overview

  • A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck about 2 miles southeast of San Ramon at 5:53 a.m. Tuesday, according to the USGS.
  • Residents reported feeling the shaking across the Tri-Valley, with reports reaching Alameda, Berkeley and Half Moon Bay.
  • Authorities received no reports of injuries or damage following the latest event.
  • Since Nov. 17, the USGS has recorded at least 17 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the San Ramon area.
  • The strongest recent quake was a magnitude 3.6 on Dec. 8, consistent with the region’s history of Calaveras Fault swarms.