A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay Area Monday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at 10:33 p.m. and was centered 2.2 miles north of Walnut Creek.
Although there were no reports of injuries or damage locally, according to the California Report/KQED, the quake caused “malfunctions” at the Shell and Marathon oil refineries in Martinez. KQED reported at noon Tuesday that the refineries had returned to normal operations.
You can see a map of recent earthquakes on the USGS website here.
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Get tips on how to best prepare for earthquakes and other disasters with the City of Piedmont’s “Get Ready, Piedmont” disaster preparedness guide, available online here . Printed copies available at the Piedmont Fire Department, according to the City’s website.