Tag: Hayward Fault

Berkeley Earthquake Rattles Bay Area: 4.3 Magnitude Near UC Campus

Berkeley Earthquake Rattles Bay Area: 4.3 Magnitude Near UC Campus

A 4.3‑magnitude quake struck Berkeley at 2:56 a.m. on Sept 22, 2025, with the epicenter just blocks from UC Berkeley. Shaking was reported from Santa Rosa down to Stockton, prompting over 22,000 USGS reports. No injuries or major damage were recorded and no tsunami threat was issued. Scientists are still pinpointing the fault responsible, but aftershocks are likely.