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Small Earthquake Hits San Francisco

A small earthquake has struck just off the coast of San Francisco.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude-3.5 temblor about 3 miles west of Ocean Beach at 7:47 a.m. Monday. It was followed by a magnitude-1.2 quake at 8:05 a.m.

The epicenter was only miles away from the San Francisco Zoo.

Residents in the area described it as a light jolt that lasted only a few seconds.

San Francisco police say they have not received any calls about injury or damage related to the earthquake.

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