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Several small earthquakes shake San Francisco

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Published  January 10, 2025 7:46am PST
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SAN FRANCISCO - Several earthquakes struck near the San Francisco Zoo on Friday.

The first, magnitude 3.7, hit just after 7 a.m. 

The earthquake hit about 3 miles east of the zoo, according to the USGS.

The quake had a depth of 8.4 kilometers, the agency said.

There were no reports of damage or injuries, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

Two more earthquakes struck just before 11 a.m. They were estimated at magnitudes 3.0 and 2.5, according to the USGS.

Newly-inaugurated mayor Daniel Lurie said in a statement Friday, in part, "I promised to make the safety of San Franciscans my first priority as mayor, and I am keeping that promise today with this morning’s earthquake. I ordered city government into action immediately this morning, and our first responders have been out across the city ensuring the safety of our residents."

In a statement on Friday, the San Francisco Zoo confirmed there was no damage or impact to the zoo and its animals. 

"SF Zoo did not sustain any damage after today’s earthquakes that occurred close to the Zoo. Animal Care Specialists reported no impact to the health and wellness of our animal residents. No structural damage was found after thorough assessments of the grounds and exhibits. The Zoo’s detailed earthquake protocols were executed and it was determined that there was no risk to the safety of animals, staff, and visitors."

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