Oakland residents are hoping for a quieter day after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled the Bay Area Thursday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was centered near the Oakland Zoo and close to Bishop O’Dowd High School. The shaking was felt across a wide portion of the Bay Area, with residents reporting tremors from Oakland to areas as far away as Sacramento. The earthquake struck in the morning, startling residents and prompting some to share their experiences online. Despite the widespread shaking, there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant property damage. Officials say residents should be prepared for the possibility of aftershocks, which can occur following an earthquake even when the initial quake is relatively small. Emergency officials continue to encourage residents to keep emergency supplies available and know what to do during an earthquake. The magnitude 3.8 quake serves as another reminder that earthquakes can occur unexpectedly throughout Northern California.
