Preliminary 3.9 earthquake strikes south of Gilroy in San Benito Co., USGS says

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KGO) -- A preliminary magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck near San Juan Bautista in San Benito County Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

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The quake happened at 9:15 a.m.

San Juan Bautista is about 15 miles south of Gilroy.

So far, there have no reports of any major damage or injuries.

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