A 3.7 magnitude earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area on Friday at 7:02 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The USGS reported that a 2.5 magnitude aftershock along the San Andreas fault followed at 9:39 a.m. before a 3.0 occurred at 10:48 a.m., with no reported injuries or damage.
According to the California State University Long Beach, earthquakes with a magnitude of 3 to 4 on the Richter Scale will experience mild shaking, while a 5 or 6 will be strong enough to cause some damage. An 8 or higher is classified as a Great Earthquake and can cause widespread destruction.
The San Francisco Department of Emergency (SFDE) Management posted about the earthquake, reminding the public to be prepared for the next one….