On April 1, a 2.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Orinda, California, impacting the San Francisco Bay Area and felt by over 1,400 residents. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake occurred about 2 miles west of Orinda at a depth of 4 miles. Though minor in magnitude, the tremor prompted many local residents to take to social media, sharing their experiences. While quakes of this magnitude are generally felt but cause little damage, they serve as a reminder of the seismic risks in the region, especially with proper safety protocols for residents during such events.
Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. However, their sudden shaking can lead to serious consequences.
The earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area, prompting over 1,400 people to report feeling the tremor. It highlights the region's ongoing seismic activity.
Experts advise specific actions during an earthquake: indoors, stay put; outdoors, move away from buildings; in a car, stop and secure.
Magnitude measures the energy released at the earthquake's source, with the current scale replacing the outdated Richter scale for assessment.
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