The
United States Geological Survey said the quake was of magnitude
4.5 and its epicenter was in Berkeley, across the bay from San
Francisco, at 2:39 a.m. (5:39 ET).
A California Governor's Office of Emergency Services spokesman
said in an email that there were no reports of harm to the
region.
"Since everyone in the Bay Area is awake, it's time for the 30
minute dance party! #earthquake," a Twitter user with the name
@Troop206Oakland wrote in a message, as the social media service
lit up with comments, many lighthearted.
(reporting by Peter Henderson and San Francisco Bureau
reporters, editing by John Stonestreet)
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