Community Corner

Do You Have an Earthquake Preparedness Plan?

A series of quakes hit the East Bay this week.

Would you be prepared if an earthquake struck? After a series of tremblors in the East Bay over the last three days, Bay Area earthquake experts are reminding residents to have a plan.

Scientists say the next large quake β€” expected to strike along the Rodgers Creek fault β€” . Is your home prepared? Check out to find out how your house will stand up, and don't miss our .

The U.S. Geological Survey reported an aftershock with a 2.5 magnitude in Berkeley this morning, after two small quakes shook the East Bay at about midnight.

Find out what's happening in Rohnert Park-Cotatifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The quake shook 2 miles east-southeast at 12:45 a.m. with a 4.9 depth, according to the survey. Earlier this morning, a 2.8-magnitude quake struck at 12:06 a.m. and was followed by a 1.3-magnitude quake minutes later at 12:14 a.m.

These aftershocks follow an earthquake Thursday at 2:41 p.m., which was recorded at 4.0 magnitude. A small 3.8-magnitude quake followed Thursday evening at 8:16 p.m., the USGS said. These earthquakes have been centered around Berkeley. Thursday's earthquake was along the Hayward Fault Line, according to the USGS.

Find out what's happening in Rohnert Park-Cotatifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

-This article is by Angela Hart and Bay City News.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.