Bay Area Jolted by 4.1 Quake, Mobile Alerts Stir Panic

Breaking: A 4.1 magnitude quake shakes the Bay Area, mobile alerts create panic. Stay informed about the latest seismic activity.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 struck the Bay Area around 9:30 a.m. in Sacramento County

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The epicenter of this earthquake was near Isleton in Sacramento County.

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More than 1,000 people have reported feeling the shaking caused by this earthquake.

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Residents with emergency alerts on their phones received a warning to take shelter during the quake.

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These alerts are designed to provide additional seconds for people to find a safe spot during a severe earthquake.

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This is the second notable earthquake in Northern California this week, with a 4.8 magnitude quake hitting Humboldt County on Monday.

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The earthquake occurred on the 34th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, which happened on October 17, 1989.

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Interestingly, Thursday is designated as the "great shakeout," a yearly earthquake preparedness drill promoted by the U.S. Geological Survey, which encourages communities and families to participate.

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