Early earthquake rumbles in the East Bay

Posted: Apr 26, 2021 / 05:05 AM PDT

Updated: Apr 26, 2021 / 05:16 AM PDT

PIEDMONT, Calif. (KRON) — A small earthquake was reported early Monday morning in the East Bay.

The 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck about one and a half miles south of Piedmont. It was also felt in Berkeley and Oakland, according to the United States Geological Survey.

#Earthquake: Many in the Eastbay were jolted awake by this small quake centered near Piedmont. Did you feel it? @kron4news pic.twitter.com/6DN8wFbrGP
— John Shrable (@JohnShrable) April 26, 2021

The earthquake was 5.6 kilometers in depth and was felt at approximately 4:44 a.m.

Sure did – little bed-shaking earthquake woke myself, the husband and kitties up around 4:45. We're on the Oakland/Piedmont border, so fairly close to the Hayward.
— M🖤M🖤L TOTAL LANDSCAPING (@bldglvr) April 26, 2021

Yup. Woke up right at the tail end of the quake. Heard the windows rattling and the bed was jiggling.
— Ariel Nava Photo (@arielnavaphoto) April 26, 2021