Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits San Francisco area
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake that rattled the Bay Area struck at the Hayward Fault on Monday. But the earthquake not strong cause as damage.
The quake hit at 6:49 am (1349 GMT), at a depth of 3.3 miles, USGS said
An AFP correspondent in Alameda, across the bay from San Francisco and near the epicenter, said he was awakened by a gentle rumble that ended with a sharp jolt after about five seconds.
Oakland police Lieutenant Chris Bolton said on Twitter about an hour after the quake hit there were no reports of damage.
