ANTIOCH — An earthquake registering 3.6 magnitude shook underneath multiple East Bay towns but did not cause any injuries or visible damage, the U.S. Geological Survey said Wednesday.
The quake struck at 8:35 p.m. at a depth of just over 10 miles, and was centered in a remote southwest corner of the city west of Empire Mine Road. After an initial listing of 3.8 magnitude, the quake was downgraded within an hour to 3.6.
According to a USGS "did you feel it?" community intensity map, citizens reported feeling the quake across multiple parts of the East Bay.
There were no reports of injuries, damage or other disruptions in either quake. Bay Area Rapid Transit trains did not issue any public alerts about service delays as part of its regular quake-based precautions.
USGS scientists have predicted a 63 percent chance of a magnitude 6.7 or larger quake striking the Bay Area in the next 30 years.
Recent earthquakes in the East Bay and around the state have focused renewed attention on the threat to the state's residents, and how best to respond, including plans and house-safety tips as well as go-bag kits and supplies.
Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.
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