## Magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Bay Area
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 shook parts of the greater San Francisco Bay Area on the morning of Nov. 24, according to the United States Geological Survey.
### Key event details
- The tremor was recorded by the United States Geological Survey, which monitors seismic activity across the country.
- The quake affected communities in and around the wider San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California.
- The shaking occurred in the morning hours of Nov. 24, local time.
### Source statement
> An earthquake rattled the greater San Francisco Bay Area on the morning of Nov. 24, according to the United States Geological Survey.
### Author’s summary
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake shook the broader San Francisco Bay Area on the morning of Nov. 24, with the United States Geological Survey confirming the temblor and its impact on Northern California communities.
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USA Today — 2025-11-25