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Magnitude 3.6 quake rattles Bay Area

A preliminary 3.6 magnitude earthquake was reported in Oakland Monday evening.

The quake hit at 7:18 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

BART officials reported that all trains in the system were stopped for 10 minutes due to a “seismic event” while crews inspected tracks for damage.

Social media users in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda and surrounding cities reported feeling the earthquake.

Last modified May 15, 2018 12:16 am

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