Early Morning Tremor Jolts San Francisco Area

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook the San Francisco area early Monday. Centered east-southeast of Berkeley, the quake occurred shortly before 3 am PDT. Residents reported feeling a strong jolt and receiving alerts. As of the latest reports, there are no confirmed injuries or significant damage.

In the early hours of Monday, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco area, catching many residents off guard, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake's epicenter was located just east-southeast of Berkeley, occurring shortly before 3 am PDT. Residents reported feeling a sharp jolt, with many receiving emergency alerts on their phones.

Authorities have yet to report any injuries or major damage from the tremor, as assessments are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)