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Magnitude 4.1–4.2 Quake Near Glen Ellen Rattles Sonoma County

Early automated readings briefly overstated the magnitude, triggering alerts despite light shaking.

Overview

  • The USGS reported a preliminary magnitude between 4.1 and 4.2 with an epicenter about 3 miles west of Glen Ellen around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
  • Shaking was felt in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Rohnert Park, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
  • Alerts sounded in San Francisco after an initial automated estimate briefly registered near magnitude 4.9.
  • A magnitude 3.1 aftershock was recorded at 3:38 p.m. in roughly the same area, and residents were urged to be prepared for more aftershocks.
  • Officials said details remain preliminary as the USGS refines measurements and continues monitoring.