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Earthquake today: San Francisco tremor strikes weatherman in middle of live report | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
A small earthquake shook northern California, delivering a "quick, short shake," according to one witness in Oakland. | |
Reuters said the US Geological Survey registered the quake at magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale, centred one mile north of Piedmont. | Reuters said the US Geological Survey registered the quake at magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale, centred one mile north of Piedmont. |
According to the USGS, the quake was felt most strongly on the East Bay, including Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding areas. Lesser shaking was felt in San Francisco. | According to the USGS, the quake was felt most strongly on the East Bay, including Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding areas. Lesser shaking was felt in San Francisco. |
While there were no immediate reports of damage or injury, one weatherman was certainly put off his stride by the tremor. | |
Oakland weatherman as this morning's #earthquake struck: "Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. This is a good one." http://t.co/fzg6HOPLX3 | |
Reaction of pups caught on surveillance video during this morning's #earthquake is PRICELESS! http://t.co/lsFOVMA0kZ pic.twitter.com/7Ns4adQOj0 | |
This map shows exactly where the earthquake struck. | |
http://t.co/wRP3g0y3Bv Map by USGS shows the epicenter of this morning's earthquake was just east of San Francis… pic.twitter.com/l6WilSV6Fb | |
California has 23.4 per cent of all earthquakes in the US and has reported more than 6,500 in the past year. | |
The largest one in the last 12 months was a 6.0 magnitude quake in American Canyon in August when a tsunami bulletin was issued. | |
Bay Area Rapid Transit is holding trains to check the tracks on the public transit system. Commuters should expect delays. |