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879 testimonies
San Francisco (USA)
19 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 7 min
Hard fast jolt, like a truck ran into the house0
San Francisco (USA)
19 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 16 min
How do I know if there are any aftershocks expected?0
San Leandro (USA)
19 km S from epicenter
T0 + 13 min
Woke me straight up0
San Francisco (USA)
19 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 15 min
Woke all three housemates up immediately, shaking for several seconds, vibrating bed, heartbeat just getting back to normal! 0
San Francisco (USA)
19 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 12 min
Vibrating and roaring sound, about 10-15 sways and then vibrations 0
San Francisco (USA)
20 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 33 min
I have experienced a number of quakes in San Rrancisco over the years, including the 1989 Loma Prieta Quake. This one was especially sharp and rattly compared with most, but brief. Woke me up. A lightweight piece of art fell from a door frame. Electricity is still on and no sirens, so I assume all is well here in the city....0
Walnut Creek (USA)
20 km NE from epicenter
T0 + 13 min
5-7 seconds in Walnut Creek. 1 hard initial hit and house shook for 3-5 seconds longer.0
San Francisco (USA)
20 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 9 min
Felt like a vehicle rammed through our building. A plush doll from my shelf fell to the ground.0
Martinez (USA)
20 km NE from epicenter
T0 + 8 min
The earthquake woke me up. It was enough to shake the whole house and rattle the pipes. It was one of the strongest I have felt in a long time. It lasted about 1min.0
San Francisco (USA)
20 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 5 min
Was like a shaking and then a drop. I felt it strong. Lasted few seconds.0
San Francisco (USA)
20 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 5 min
it shook the house, things on night table, lamp, clock all rattled and moved, bed shook and moved. woke me out of my sleep.0
San Francisco (USA)
20 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 3 min
Sharp at start, slight roll as it progressed. 35 seconds in total. 0
San Francisco (USA)
20 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 2 min
Woke me from a deep sleep! Shook the house.0
San Francisco (USA)
20 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 4 min
Fairly steady shaking for 5-10 seconds in the Castro neighbourhood of SF. Furniture rattled for a while. Nothing fell over0
San Francisco (USA)
20 km SW from epicenter
T0 + 25 min
Woke me up from a deep sleep0
Martinez (USA)
20 km NE from epicenter
T0 + 11 min
I woke up and the bed was shaking.0
Martinez (USA)
20 km NE from epicenter
T0 + 12 min
It lasted for at least 5 seconds, but not as long for my friend in Fremont.0
Martinez (USA)
20 km NE from epicenter
T0 + 18 min
Family was asleep and we all woke up with the earthquake. 0
San Leandro (USA)
20 km SE from epicenter
T0 + 5 min
Around 240am, later only a couple of seconds. Wine everyone in the house up. On 2nd floor0
Martinez (USA)
20 km NE from epicenter
T0 + 11 min
Martinez bed jerked , woke me up0
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