SAN FRANCISCO - An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 rattled the San Francisco Bay area Monday, the US Geological Survey said.
The quake's epicenter was one mile (two kilometers) north of El Cerrito and about 15 miles (24 kms) northeast of San Francisco, California at a depth of 5.5 miles (8.8 kms), the agency said.
The quake was initially reported at a 4.3 magnitude.
It struck at 5:33 a.m. (1333 GMT).
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
"It woke me up. I heard a woman in my building scream. It lasted several seconds," said a resident in nearby Oakland, located across San Francisco Bay. The resident said it was still dark when the quake hit.
source: interaksyon.com
