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2.9 Earthquake Hits Near San Francisco Zoo

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck near the San Francisco Zoo early Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The 12:19 a.m. quake shook 2 miles southwest of the zoo, which is located near the Great Highway and Sloat Boulevard.

The temblor had a depth of about 4 miles, according to the USGS.

 

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