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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA - A 2.8 magnitude quake was detected close to San Ramon Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor rattled the area at 6:36 p.m. It occurred at a depth of 6 miles with the epicenter situated approximately 2 miles southeast of San Ramon.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 46 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they felt the quake.

Tremors last week

10 earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in the region in the past week. The largest one was a 4.0 earthquake that jolted the same region one day ago.

What to know about earthquakes

Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale. Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Earthquakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but are most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage.

What to do during an earthquake

If an earthquake strikes, it's best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:

If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you're in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.

If you're outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don't go inside.

If you're inside: Stay and don't run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say. "Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops." Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows. Once under a table, officials say you should hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it.

"There can be serious hazards after an earthquake, such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines," officials say. "Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock."

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey

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Outgoing Fire Chief: State rules stall Fire District's plan to protect residents from wildfires

SAN RAMON, CA —As leadership changes at the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, a lingering dispute with the state over wildfire safety that officials said puts residents at risk underscores the challenges facing local agencies.

Outgoing Fire Chief Paige Meyer’s final day is Wednesday, with Deputy Chief of Operations Jonas Aguiar scheduled to take over as chief following a recent vote by the district’s board of directors.

The transition comes as the district pushes back against California regulations that fire officials say have hindered efforts to reduce wildfire risk.

According to statement circulated on social media, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District launched a data-driven wildfire mitigation program in early 2025 focused on protecting residents in some of the region’s highest fire hazard areas. Using state fire severity maps and its own risk assessments, the district planned fuel breaks, evacuation improvements and enhanced response strategies aimed at reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfires and helping homeowners access more affordable insurance.

District leaders say the effort was significantly delayed and scaled back by regulatory restrictions, primarily from California State Parks, which manages large areas of high-risk land adjacent to residential neighborhoods. According to the fire district officials, nearly nine months of delays stemmed from environmental compliance requirements, permitting fees, cultural monitoring mandates and narrow work windows.

While the district initially planned to complete mitigation work on about 300 acres, it was ultimately allowed to treat only about 30 acres during a two-week window on state park land designated as very high fire hazard. Project costs totaled about $120,700, with roughly 78 percent spent on state-mandated compliance and oversight and only 22 percent on actual mitigation work, according to the district.

Fire officials argue the outcome effectively shifted both wildfire risk and financial responsibility to local taxpayers, even though the land involved is state-owned and identified by the state as extremely hazardous. In response, fire district has formally notified the office of Gov. Gavin Newsom and California State Parks, asserting that responsibility and liability for wildfire risk in the affected areas rests with the state.

Despite the dispute, Aguiar said the district remains committed to advancing wildfire resilience and is seeking stronger collaboration with state agencies to complete mitigation efforts and better protect residents as he assumes leadership.

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 2.6 magnitude quake rattled near San Ramon at midnight on Tuesday.

The tremor, which struck the region at 12:11 a.m., was centered about 2 miles southeast of San Ramon. It occurred at a depth of 6 miles. The magnitude was originally reported as 2.7 but later downgraded to 2.6.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 75 reports via its online form from people who say they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in multiple cities, including Pleasanton, Castro Valley, Dublin and San Ramon, reported experiencing weak shaking from the tremor.

Did you document the impact?

If you have images illustrating the effects of the earthquake, we invite you to submit them to us at sacbee.com/customer-service/submit-photo.

Quakes past week

Last week, 11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater have been detected in the area. The strongest, a 4.0 magnitude quake, was recorded in the same region three days earlier.

What to know about earthquakes

Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale. Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Earthquakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but are most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage.

What to do during an earthquake

If an earthquake strikes, it's best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:

If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you're in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.

If you're outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don't go inside.

If you're inside: Stay and don't run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say. "Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops." Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows. Once under a table, officials say you should hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it.

"There can be serious hazards after an earthquake, such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines," officials say. "Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock."

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey

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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA - Monday afternoon, a 2.0 magnitude quake was detected near San Ramon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 4:25 p.m., with its epicenter situated roughly 3 miles southeast of San Ramon and a depth of 5 miles. Seismologists first reported it as a 2.1 event, but later downgraded it to 2.0.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Last week, 11 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater have been recorded in the area. The most significant was a 4.0 magnitude earthquake registered in the same region three days ago.

What to know about earthquakes

Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale. Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Earthquakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but are most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage.

What to do during an earthquake

If an earthquake strikes, it's best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:

If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you're in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.

If you're outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don't go inside.

If you're inside: Stay and don't run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say. "Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops." Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows. Once under a table, officials say you should hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it.

"There can be serious hazards after an earthquake, such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines," officials say. "Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock."

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey

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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.0 magnitude quake rattled near San Ramon Thursday afternoon.

The tremor, which shook the area at 4:58 p.m., was centered about 1 mile southeast of San Ramon. It occurred at a depth of 6 miles. The magnitude was originally reported as 3.2 but later downgraded to 3.0.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. 396 people have submitted responses through the agency's online form, reporting they experienced the quake. Light shaking was detected, and residents in several cities - including Walnut Creek, Hayward and Pleasanton - reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.

Did you document the aftermath?

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Nearby region shaken by two earthquakes over the week

Over the past week, the area has experienced two quakes greater than magnitude 2.5, both centered in the same region. The larger, a 2.8 magnitude event, was reported five days ago, while the other, at magnitude 2.6, struck on December 28.

What to know about earthquakes

Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale. Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Earthquakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but are most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage.

What to do during an earthquake

If an earthquake strikes, it's best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:

If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you're in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.

If you're outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don't go inside.

If you're inside: Stay and don't run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say. "Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops." Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows. Once under a table, officials say you should hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it.

"There can be serious hazards after an earthquake, such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines," officials say. "Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock."

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey

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