Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Shakes Bay Area

A mild earthquake with a magnitude between 3.3 and 3.5 struck near Pinole in the San Francisco Bay Area at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was about a mile northwest of Pinole at a depth of around 6 miles. Shaking was reported across the region, including in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Oakland, and Benicia, with over 4,100 people noting they felt the tremor. The quake coincided with a protest in downtown San Francisco supporting actions in Los Angeles against immigration raids and National Guard deployment. There were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage, and experts advise residents to practice earthquake safety. Earthquakes of this size are typically felt but rarely cause major harm.