"A magnitude 2.9 earthquake shook Oakland and the East Bay Monday afternoon, according to preliminary information from the U.S. Geological Survey. The small quake's epicenter was along the Hayward Fault - near the border of Oakland and Piedmont, not far from the Montclair Village shopping district. The earthquake was recorded at 2:55 p.m., according to the USGS, with a depth of 2.9 miles."
"The small quake's epicenter was along the Hayward Fault - near the border of Oakland and Piedmont, not far from the Montclair Village shopping district. The earthquake was recorded at 2:55 p.m., according to the USGS, with a depth of 2.9 miles. Each small earthquake is a good reminder to be prepared. Check out The Oaklandside guide on how to prepare for the Big One.Did you feel the earthquake in Oakland? You can let the USGS know."
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck Oakland and the East Bay Monday afternoon, with the epicenter located along the Hayward Fault near the Oakland–Piedmont border and close to the Montclair Village shopping district. The tremor was recorded at 2:55 p.m. and measured at a depth of 2.9 miles according to preliminary U.S. Geological Survey data. The event was relatively small but notable because of its proximity to populated neighborhoods and commercial areas. Residents are encouraged to use such events as reminders to review earthquake preparedness plans. Individuals who felt shaking can report observations to the USGS to aid event characterization.
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