Preliminary 3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes in San Benito County
Jan 17, 2026
A preliminary 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Hollister early Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The quake, which hit just before 6 a.m., was centered near Hollister, the USGS said.
Further information was not immediately available.
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story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.
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