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# Richmond wakes up early with a jolt
- URL: https://www.grandviewindependent.com/richmond-wakes-up-early-with-a-jolt/
- Published: 2022-12-17T17:32:08.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-23T18:20:27.000Z
- Author: Linda Hemmila

The question of the day will inevitably be, "Did you feel it?" And the likely answer will be yes! 

A 3.6 earthquake along the Hayward fault, centered in El Cerrito, rattled residents this morning at 3:39 a.m., providing an early morning wake-up call most did not want.  
  
Despite the vigorous shaking, there were no reports of damage, only rattled nerves.  
  
Centered in the El Cerrito hillside area, the quake was a shallow one, making it seem much stronger than USGS data suggested. Initially listed as 4.0, the quake was felt from Santa Cruz to Sacramento and was later downgraded to a 3.6, baffling most who felt it.  
  
Social media lit up like a Christmas tree as locals posted their experiences.   
  
Pinole Community Radio tweeted, "That felt bigger than 4.0!!!"  
  
Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia said, "Woke from a sound sleep from the sharp shaking. A reminder to always be prepared. Are you?"   
  
Indeed, this is a good reminder that earthquakes can happen at any time, and a little advance preparation for a larger event is always a good idea.   
  
If you felt it and would like to share your experience, USGS invites you to do so here [https://earthquake.usgs.gov/data/dyfi/](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/data/dyfi/?ref=grandviewindependent.com)

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