A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on Monday, shaking residents across the South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, San Francisco, and East Bay. The tremor, initially reported as magnitude 4.2, was later downgraded to 4.0 and then 3.9, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake lasted approximately 10 seconds, with reports of sharp jolts and swaying movements across the region.
Earthquake Details
- Magnitude: 3.9
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area (epicenter near Dublin, CA)
- Depth: Not specified
- Time: Monday, March 18, 2025
- Felt In: San Francisco, North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, and Peninsula
The USGS also recorded at least four aftershocks measuring above magnitude 2.0, with a 19% chance of another aftershock exceeding 3.0 in the coming days.
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Bay Area Residents React to the Earthquake
For some, this was just another tremor in an earthquake-prone region—but for others, it was their first-ever earthquake experience.
🗣️ Haley Correa, a Bay Area resident dining in Dublin, described the quake as a dizzying, swaying motion from left to right.
“I’m 32, and this is the first earthquake I ever felt,” Correa said. “We were just sitting here eating, and it started rocking.”
Reports from across the San Francisco Bay Area described the quake differently—some felt a quick jolt, while others noticed a gentle but unsettling swaying.
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No Reports of Major Damage
As of now, there have been no official reports of structural damage or injuries from the earthquake. Emergency services remain on alert as aftershocks continue.
Seismologists urge Bay Area residents to stay prepared, as California remains highly earthquake-prone, especially near the San Andreas Fault.
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Will There Be More Earthquakes?
While no one can predict earthquakes, the USGS estimates a 19% chance of aftershocks exceeding magnitude 3.0 in the coming days.
Residents are advised to:
- Be Prepared – Keep an emergency kit with food, water, and flashlights.
- Know Your Safe Zones – Identify sturdy furniture to shelter under during quakes.
- Download ShakeAlert – California’s earthquake early warning system.
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