A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck off the coast of San Francisco near Daly City on Friday morning, October 27, 2023, at approximately 7:27 AM. The earthquake’s epicenter was located roughly 7 miles west of Daly City in the Pacific Ocean, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Residents across the Bay Area felt the tremors, with reports of shaking coming from various neighborhoods including San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. Initially, there were no reports of significant damage or injuries, but the earthquake raised concerns about seismic activity in the region. ‘It was a little jolt, just made me wake up,’ a resident of the Sunset District commented. The earthquake is part of the ongoing seismic activity characteristic of California, where residents are accustomed to smaller quakes. For now, the data indicates that this was not the precursor to a larger event, as confirmed by USGS seismologists. However, safety experts remind residents to be prepared for potentially larger earthquakes in the future, as the Bay Area is located within a seismically active zone.
