Bit of a late start this AM, esp on Fremont line as we conduct track inspections due to minor quake. 15-20 minute delays systemwide.
— SFBART (@SFBART) July 21, 2015
BART's began service later than expected today, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 struck the Fremont area at 2:41 this morning.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake was in the Hayward Fault, and had a depth of 5 miles. It's epicenter was 2 miles north-northeast of Fremont, 2 miles east-southeast of Union City, and 7 miles southwest of Pleasanton.
At 4:12 a.m. Tuesday, BART sent an alert warning that due to the quake, they were delaying service to perform a track inspection. At 4:57 they determined that all tracks were fine, and service began for the day.
All trains released. Track inspection complete. Service restoration in progress for normal morning commute. Thanks for your patience!
— SFBART (@SFBART) July 21, 2015
The USGS reports that there have also been two notable aftershocks in the same area this morning: a 2.7 at 2:56 this morning, and a 2.6 at 3:07. There have also been numerous smaller (less that a magnitude of 2) events all morning.
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According to the USGS's "Did You Feel It?" map, the seismic event was felt throughout the Bay Area. However, at publication time no injuries or damage had been reported as a result of the quake.
Here in the Outer Sunset, I slept right through it. Did you feel it where you are? Tell the USGS, then tell us!
We felt it. Lots of calls coming in from nervous and scared residents, but no reports of damage at this time. #Fremont #Earthquake
— Fremont Police Dept (@FremontPD) July 21, 2015
looking at the epicenter maps for the #earthquake in #Fremont and they're all situated around my house lol
— Alexander Lykins (@BluesforAlex) July 21, 2015
Am I the only person in the #bayarea that slept through the #earthquake?
— Angelica (@angcazar) July 21, 2015