Earthquake Knocks Out Power at Port of Oakland

Berths 20 through 25 without electricity following earthquake that struck southwest of Napa

By Bay City News • Published August 24, 2014 • Updated on August 24, 2014 at 9:57 am

Operations at the Port of Oakland have been disrupted by Sunday morning's 6.1-magnitude earthquake based in southern Napa County, according to port officials.

Cranes at Harbor Terminal, Berths 20 through 25 are currently without power, according to Richard Mead with the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union Local 10.

Even cranes with power are currently in standby mode for inspections, Mead said.