San Francisco experienced a significant earthquake early this morning, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, which triggered the local earthquake early warning app. Reports indicate that the tremors were strong enough to shake houses and cause dishes to fall. Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious of potential aftershocks and hazards, although there have been no reports of injuries so far.
According to the US Geological Survey, there is a possibility of another earthquake with a magnitude of 4 or higher within the next week. The likelihood of a follow-up tremor is estimated at four percent, with a one percent chance of a magnitude 5 quake, which could result in substantial damage.
Residents of San Francisco took to social media to share their experiences, with one individual describing gripping their couch tightly during the tremors. Despite the earthquake, the San Francisco Fire Department has not received any reports of damage or injuries. However, caution is still advised regarding potential aftershocks and hazards.
The earthquake intensity scale indicated that areas including Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco felt “light” to “moderate” shaking. The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale defines “moderate” shaking as being felt by most people, capable of waking individuals from sleep, and potentially causing unstable objects to overturn. It can create a sensation akin to a heavy vehicle colliding with a building and visibly shaking vehicles.
In the early hours of the morning, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck the heart of San Francisco, activating the MyShake early warning app beforehand. MyShake provides earthquake alerts utilizing ShakeAlert® technology across California, Oregon, and Washington, drawing data from the US Geological Survey and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to notify citizens.
The tremor, recorded at 2:56 am, occurred near the UC Berkeley campus. The US National Tsunami Center confirmed that no tsunami was expected at that time. The United States Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattled the San Francisco area just before 3 a.m. on Monday.
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