A 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday morning, September 22, 2025, waking many residents with a sudden and sharp jolt, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The tremor’s epicenter was located just east-southeast of Berkeley, striking shortly before 3 a.m. PDT. Social media platforms quickly filled with posts from people confirming they felt their homes shake during the event.
KTVU-TV anchor Dave Clark commented on the widespread impact from his newsroom, stating, “Our calls are coming in from San Francisco and the East Bay and all over. Things were shaking in our newsroom. … It caught everyone off guard.” Authorities are currently assessing the situation, with no immediate reports of injuries or substantial damage.