4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Bay Area, felt as far as South Bay

Monday, October 14, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO -- A 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Bay Area Monday night. USGS originally called it a 4.7 but later downgraded it to 4.5.

The USGS says it was centered in Pleasant Hill, Calif. The quake struck at 10:33 p.m. and was centered 2.2 miles north of Walnut Creek.
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Shake intensity map after 4.5 Magnitude earthquake

A 2.5 earthquake also hit the same area moments before the 4.5.

Police in Oakland, Pleasant Hill and Martinez said they've received no reports of any injuries or damage.


Several people felt the shaking throughout the East Bay and San Francisco and even in Santa Cruz.

USGS experts talks about 4.5 magnitude earthquake that shakes Bay Area

No damage or injuries have been reported.

BART reported Monday night that they are running trains at reduced speeds while they inspect the tracks. The inspection caused some slight delays.

Laura Anthony describes 4.5 magnitude earthquake in East Bay

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This earthquake comes just days before the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake.

Take a look at ABC7's in-depth coverage of the Loma Prieta earthquake here.

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The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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