Magnitude 4.0 earthquake rattles SF Bay Area, causes BART and Muni delays
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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area Monday evening.USGS
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area around 6:30 p.m. Monday evening, with residents across the region reporting the shaking.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake struck at depth of 10 kilometers with an epicenter near San Lorenzo in Alameda County.
The quake was significant enough that it caused both BART and Muni delays. BART announced a 10-minute delay, while the Muni delay was indefinite as both public transit services inspect the tracks for any damage.
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What four USGS seismologists are doing to prepare for the Big One in the Bay Area
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Marc Rich packs bags of emergency drinking water as he assembles emergency survival kits at Earthquake Supply Center on August 27, 2014, in San Rafael, Calif. Days after a 6.0 earthquake rocked Napa, San Francisco Bay Area residents were stocking up on emergency earthquake supplies. Shelves at hardware and surplus stores were cleared of water, water filters, first aid kits, earthquake preparedness strapping and propane cans.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
This story was originally published on October 17, 2019.
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