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SAN FRANCISCO — An earthquake has rattled the San Francisco Bay Area, strong enough awaken people across the region.

The earthquake, felt at 2:56 a.m., was estimated at a magnitude 4.3, centered in Berkeley. A preliminary estimate suggested the earthquake was centered around the corner of Dwight Way and Piedmont Avenue, just a few blocks from the UC Berkeley campus.

“Light” shaking was felt across Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, an intensity defined by the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. Other areas that saw light shaking include Albany, Alameda, San Leandro, Piedmont, Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek and Richmond.

“Light” shaking

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