3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near SF Zoo

A 3.7 earthquake hit near the San Francisco Zoo on Friday just after 7 a.m. The earthquake hit about 3 miles east of the zoo, according to the USGS. The quake had a depth of 8.4 kilometers, the agency said. There have been no reports of damage or injuries, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Newly-inaugurated mayor Daniel Lurie said in a statement Friday, in part, "I promised to make the safety of San Franciscans my first priority as mayor, and I am keeping that promise today with this morning’s earthquake. I ordered city government into action immediately this morning, and our first responders have been out across the city ensuring the safety of our residents."

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