> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Magnitude 3.7 earthquake at SFO shakes Berkeley - URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/10/28/disaster-preparedness/sf-earthquake-shakes-berkeley/ - Published: 2023-10-28T01:52:02.000Z - Updated: 2023-10-28T02:42:40.000Z - Description: The quake had a depth of about 8.1 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Service. - Author: Emilie Raguso - Tags: Disaster preparedness, Earthquakes, Breaking news, #articles A [magnitude 3.7 earthquake](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ew1698457110/executive?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) shook the Bay Area at 6:38 p.m. Friday, according to preliminary reports. Its epicenter was at San Francisco International Airport in San Mateo County. The quake had a depth of about 8.1 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Service. On Oct. 18, a [magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Isleton](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/10/18/disaster-preparedness/magnitude-4-1-earthquake-isleton-sacramento-delta-felt-berkeley/) also gave Berkeley a shake, though many Scanner readers said they didn't feel it. Friday's earthquake generated a stronger response. "Felt THAT one! Already searching usgs," one reader wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "Surprised I felt it so strongly," wrote another. > Yep, earthquake!! > > — The Berkeley Scanner (@BerkeleyScanner) [October 28, 2023](https://twitter.com/BerkeleyScanner/status/1718080173747445808?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=berkeleyscanner.com) The quake was initially measured at a magnitude 4.1 but was revised several times over the next hour. An earthquake in Berkeley in late July had an [epicenter near Tunnel and Roble roads](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/07/27/disaster-preparedness/berkeley-earthquake-claremont-magnitude-2-6/) in the Claremont neighborhood with a magnitude of 2.6. A few days ago, on Oct. 24, there was a [magnitude 2.5 earthquake](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc73950825/executive?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) just north of the UC Berkeley campus, but The Scanner did not report on it and got no community inquiries about it. ### Ways to prepare for Berkeley earthquakes The city of Berkeley has a number of tips and resources to help get ready for natural disasters. Take this opportunity to brush up. [Creating a Disaster PlanMake an emergency plan with your household, neighbors, family, and friends. A little foresight can go a long way—make a plan now, so you know how to find and get in touch with your people when something happens. The same connections that are important in your everyday life—with your family, roommate…![](https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/logo.ico)City of Berkeley![](https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/styles/width_1440px/public/2023-06/20221019_City_of_Berkeley_023.JPG)](https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/disaster-preparedness/creating-disaster-plan?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) [Sign up for AC Alert for official emergency informationSign up for text, email, and phone alerts that guide you to protective actions related to locations you care about, like your home, work, or kids’ schools. Sign up for AC Alert—Berkeley’s main emergency alerting system—to quickly know what protective actions you, your family, or your co-workers shou…![](https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/logo.ico)City of Berkeley![](https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/July24-web.jpg)](https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/sign-ac-alert-official-emergency-information?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) The [UC Berkeley Seismology Lab](https://seismo.berkeley.edu/seismo.real.time.map.html?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) is a also great resource for local earthquake information. **At TBS, we have you covered on [disaster preparedness](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/topic/disaster-preparedness/): Don't forget to check The Scanner first when there are earthquakes, power outages, weather warnings and more.** *This story was updated repeatedly due to the developing nature of events.* 💡 ****The Berkeley Scanner is 100% member-supported. That means no ads, no spam and no distractions. Help ensure timely, accurate public safety news for you and your neighbors by** [****signing up now**](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/#/portal/)****.**