2.8 magnitude earthquake rattles East Bay on Sunday
Dec 28, 2025
(KRON) — An earthquake shook in the East Bay Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). A preliminary 2.8-magnitude earthquake was reported near San Ramon at around 11:56 a.m.
The epicenter was 5 kilometers, or more than 3 miles, southeast of San Ramon. USGS repor
ted the earthquake’s depth was 6.5 kilometers (or about 4.03 miles).
Preliminary 2.8 magnitude earthquake rattles near San Ramon on Dec. 28. (Photo courtesy of USGS)
The earthquake was felt in nearby Dublin, Blackhawk and Diablo, according to USGS.
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