Strong earthquake jolts Bay Area in early morning hours - SFGATE
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A strong earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area early in the morning.
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A strong earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area in the early morning hours, according to SFGATE reporting. The U.S. Geological Survey typically records and catalogs such seismic activity in the region, which sits atop the San Andreas Fault system and experiences frequent tremors. Bay Area residents were awakened by the shaking, though details on the quake's magnitude, precise location, and any damage reports are not specified in the available information. The Bay Area has a long history of significant seismic events, most notably the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake that killed 63 people and caused widespread structural damage. Authorities will assess whether this quake caused any injuries or property damage across the region's 7.7 million residents.
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