3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Bay Area, Epicenter Near San Leandro
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay Area on Thursday morning, with its epicenter near San Leandro. Residents in San Francisco and the East Bay reported feeling the shaking. While no immediate damage or injuries were reported, BART temporarily slowed…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 13, 2026 —
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Bay Area on Thursday morning, with its epicenter located near San Leandro, according to preliminary reports.
Residents across San Francisco and the East Bay region indicated they felt the tremors associated with the seismic event. The shaking prompted some public services to take precautionary measures.
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system announced a temporary slowdown of its services shortly after the earthquake. This measure was implemented to allow for necessary safety inspections of the transit infrastructure. No damage or injuries have been reported in connection with the earthquake at this time.
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