San Francisco Earthquake Reminder: 3.7‑Magnitude Tremor Highlights Need for Preparedness
A 3.7‑magnitude quake rattled the Bay Area on Jan. 10, 2025, striking just three miles offshore near the San Andreas Fault. Residents from downtown to the Peninsula felt the shaking for up to 15 seconds, and aftershocks followed. USGS scientists say the event, though modest, underscores the region’s constant seismic threat. Witnesses, including a zoo security guard, described the unsettling wobble that turned everyday objects into moving targets. Officials are using the tremor to push a fresh wave of preparedness awareness across the community.
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