4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bay Area, Aftershock Follows: USGS

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit California’s Bay Area on the afternoon of July 16. (USGS)USGS

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit California’s Bay Area on the afternoon of July 16.

The tremor was centered about 7.7 miles east of Blackhawk and 8.2 miles north of Livermore, according to the agency, which said it occurred around 1:11 p.m.