Earthquakes are a fact of life in the Bay Area. Small temblors jostle us awake at night and rattle buildings in the middle of the day. While most seismic events don’t cause significant damage, it’s ...

A major Hayward fault quake could shake some Bay Area communities harder than expected because of the ground beneath them, new federal simulations show.

New USGS seismological data shows increased strain accumulation along multiple fault systems beneath five western US states, ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Millions of people across California participated in an annual earthquake drill on Thursday morning. The Great California Shakeout happens every year on the third Thursday of ...

Oakland officials participated in "The Great California Shakeout" on Thursday morning and called on members of the public to be prepared in the event of a major earthquake. Mayor Barbara Lee was ...

4.3M earthquake strikes near Claremont Hotel in Berkeley. People felt it all over the Bay Area. There was some small damage and Berkeley; BART trains ran at reduced speeds. BERKELEY, Calif. - A 4.3 ...

The Bay Area of California was shaken by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake overnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor struck just before 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, and set off phone alerts ...

In the Bay’s final news roundup of 2025, Ericka, Alan and Jessica discuss the recent series of small earthquakes in San Ramon and Sonoma County, Oakland’s decision to expand its network of license ...

A minor earthquake struck Piedmont on Monday afternoon, hours after a swarm of rattlers to the east in San Ramon. Related Articles Minor quake hits California coastal area that’s become seismic hot ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - The United States Geological Survey on Wednesday night reported a 3.1-magnitude earthquake in Mercuryville, north of Santa Rosa. The quake struck at 8:23 p.m. There was no damage ...