Results tagged “quake”

There was a small 3.2 quake that occurred in the East Bay at 3:30 p.m. today, one kilometer Northeast of El Cerrito. We at SFist felt it in the Tendernob area (the first one we've felt in our eight years in SF), as did many Twitter users. It was quick and felt like a large truck driving by. There have been no immediate reports of injury or damage. Apparently, there was also a 5.2 earthquake in Southern Alaska early this morning and a small quake in Wales last night. Occurrences like these are always good reminders to prepare for the Big One.

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake, according to CBS 5, "has struck near Berkeley at 3:34. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries." Tell us, readers, where were you during the Great '09 Quake?

A 6.3 earthquake killed more than 150 people in central Italy, making it the deadliest quake to hit the country in nearly three decades. According to reports, 10,000 to 15,000 buildings were either damaged or destroyed and about 100,000 people have been left homeless in the medieval city of L'Aquila.

Reports are coming in that there was a mild earthquake felt in San Francisco. We felt it too, but it could have been our the washing machine in the spin cycle. "I believe I just felt a 3-4 point earthquake just now," reports one SFist comments.

"A Strong Earthquake Has Shaken Los Angeles," or so says this jarring single headline on CBS 5. You know anything more? We'll update as soon as we do.