Magnitude 2.9 Quake Strikes San Leandro Area
SAN LEANDRO (CBS SF) – A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck the East Bay Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake struck the Hayward Fault in San Leandro around 2:19 p.m., at a depth of 2.5 miles.
Visitors to the USGS website from as far as San Ramon, Hayward and San Francisco said they felt the shaking.
KPIX 5 reporter Christin Ayers was among those who felt the quake.
Definitely felt that???? https://t.co/6ZR4vE0mXF
— Christin D'Andrea (@ChristinAyers5) April 29, 2016
Others throughout the East Bay also reported the shaking.
Feet firmly on the ground here in #Lamorinda and didn't feel a thing! Hope everyone is well... https://t.co/FEBO3f1Qlh
— News24/680 (@News24680) April 29, 2016
@KCBSNews yup felt that Floresta gardens. Felt like truck hit the house
— gizzard (@knoote) April 29, 2016
Felt it...sure felt bigger than a 2.9! https://t.co/Ybc3bp09yY
— cristal brawley (@cristalanngee) April 29, 2016
COMPLETE QUAKE COVERAGE: CBS Earthquake Resource Center
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