The epicenter of the earthquake on March 17, 2025.

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A preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake gave the San Francisco Bay Area a short jolt on Monday night. The quake hit shortly after 7:45 p.m. and was centered near Dublin, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake was measured at a depth of 11.7 kilometers, or about 7 miles. According to the USGS’s epicenter map, shaking was felt as far north as the border of Solano and Yolo counties and as far south as Santa Cruz. 

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There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The USGS has given the quake a preliminary intensity rating of IV, which indicates light shaking and no damage; the scale goes from I to X.