Multiple earthquakes struck the San Benito County area south of the Bay Area on Black Friday morning, with the strongest quake measuring a magnitude 3.4 according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic activity occurred around 7:40 am near San Juan Bautista, approximately 20 miles southeast of San Jose and 30 miles northwest of Salinas.
The earthquakes were followed by several smaller quakes, with a minor 2.6 quake hitting just seconds after the initial tremor, followed by another 2.7 quake minutes later. Despite the increased seismic activity, there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage.
This latest wave of earthquakes comes on the heels of multiple quakes that hit the same area on Thanksgiving Day earlier in the week, with a 4.0 magnitude quake reported at 12:57 pm. The shaking was reportedly felt across the South Bay region, causing concern among residents and scientists alike. Just two days prior, another wave of quakes struck the nearby Gilroy area, also resulting in a 4.0 magnitude quake.
The San Benito County earthquakes are part of a larger seismic trend affecting the Bay Area, with significant fault lines and areas prone to strong earthquakes located throughout the region. The USGS has warned that the Bay Area is at an increased risk of earthquakes due to its unique geology and location near major tectonic plate boundaries.
For now, officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any further seismic activity to local authorities. As this story continues to develop, ABC7 News will provide updates on the latest earthquake data and any other relevant information.
The earthquakes were followed by several smaller quakes, with a minor 2.6 quake hitting just seconds after the initial tremor, followed by another 2.7 quake minutes later. Despite the increased seismic activity, there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage.
This latest wave of earthquakes comes on the heels of multiple quakes that hit the same area on Thanksgiving Day earlier in the week, with a 4.0 magnitude quake reported at 12:57 pm. The shaking was reportedly felt across the South Bay region, causing concern among residents and scientists alike. Just two days prior, another wave of quakes struck the nearby Gilroy area, also resulting in a 4.0 magnitude quake.
The San Benito County earthquakes are part of a larger seismic trend affecting the Bay Area, with significant fault lines and areas prone to strong earthquakes located throughout the region. The USGS has warned that the Bay Area is at an increased risk of earthquakes due to its unique geology and location near major tectonic plate boundaries.
For now, officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any further seismic activity to local authorities. As this story continues to develop, ABC7 News will provide updates on the latest earthquake data and any other relevant information.
Just had some serious jitters thinking about those San Benito County earthquakes 
. Like, can't imagine being in that area right now 
. 3.4 magnitude is crazy strong for a morning quake 
. Glad no one got hurt though 
. Those scientists are always warning us about the Bay Area's seismic risk, but still, it's unsettling to think about living on top of these fault lines 
. Anyone else following this story? 
. Like, I'm all for a good thrill, but not when it's your home that's getting rocked 
. Guess it's always better to be safe than sorry, right? 
Stay tuned for updates, and hope these quake vibes don't stick around too long 
And what about all those new homes being built in areas prone to earthquakes... it's like, aren't we learning from history or something?
but seriously 3.4 mag is pretty significant 
hopefully no one was too badly shaken 
I'm staying indoors today, thank you very much 
. And honestly, I hope everyone in San Benito County is okay... no injuries or damage reported so far, which is good to hear 
. But seriously, folks, have some earthquake drills in your homes, you know, just in case 
. Better safe than sorry, right? 
multiple quakes in San Benito County? that's crazy! always thought california was all calm & collected 
but it seems like they're getting hit by these earthquakes left & right... what's going on with the fault lines, is this a sign of something bigger to come? 
the bay area is already so earthquake-prone what can we do to prepare? 
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... I mean, who needs an early morning wake-up call from Mother Nature, right? 
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to shopping for Black Friday deals, the Bay Area gets rocked by some serious earthquakes 
. A 3.4 shaker in the San Benito County area is nothing to sneeze at, especially since it's not too far from some major cities like San Jose and Salinas 
. Either way, I guess officials are right to keep an eye on things and advise residents to stay vigilant 
. We can only hope that this latest wave of earthquakes will pass soon, and we can get back to our regularly scheduled programming... like watching reruns of old sitcoms and eating Cheetos in peace 
I just hope no one got hurt, cause that would be a total disaster 
. I've lived in this area my whole life and I've never seen anything like this. It just goes to show that you can't take anything for granted 
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I'll be over here, shaking in my boots (not literally, though 
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I'm not asking for much, just some stability would be nice.
] This is getting crazy! 
] I mean, who needs a Black Friday sale when you can just get a free earthquake 
] Only two days until the next one... 
. It's crazy how our mental state can affect our physical response to unexpected events. The key is being present and adaptable in the face of uncertainty 
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