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Magnitude 3.8 quake near San Leandro disrupts BART trains
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near San Leandro, California on Thursday morning, jolting commuters and briefly disrupting BART service. The United States Geological Survey initially reported a 4.1 magnitude but later revised…
The Story in Brief
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near San Leandro, California on Thursday morning, jolting commuters and briefly disrupting BART service. The United States Geological Survey initially reported a 4.1 magnitude but later revised it to 3.8. BART held trains in place and then ran them slowly while crews inspected tracks for damage, none of which was found.
About 30 minutes later, an aftershock was felt across the Bay Area. USGS scientists are still analysing data from the quake, and the magnitude may be adjusted further. Aftershocks can continue for weeks or months, but they do not follow a predictable schedule.
The Indian Opinion
This mild tremor triggered a swift, sensible response from BART, but some coverage risks overstating the danger. For a 3.8 quake, the chance of a damaging aftershock is small. Indian readers should note that earthquake preparedness works even for small events. The real test will be whether any hidden structural problems emerge in the coming days. So far, none have.
Source: timesnownews.com
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