At least three earthquakes, each stronger than the last, struck Central California on Thanksgiving afternoon with preliminary magnitudes as high as 4.0, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.<\/p>\n
The series rattled parts of San Benito County, specifically about 3-4 miles south of the city of San Juan Bautista, all within the same hour.<\/p>\n
USGS reported the first quake at 12:10 p.m., seeing it around 3.7 miles south of the city with a preliminary magnitude of 2.7 and a depth of 4.9 miles.<\/p>\n
The second one hit around the same area at 12:48 p.m., with a higher 3.9 magnitude reported and a depth of about 5 miles.<\/p>\n
Less than 10 minutes later, a 4.0 earthquake went up on USGS\u2019 radar, shaking about 5.3 miles deep at 12:57 p.m., just 3.1 miles south of the city.<\/p>\n
As of 1:30 p.m., there have been no reports of damage or injuries.<\/p>\n
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Thousands of earthquakes are recorded in California each year, but the vast majority are extremely minor. Several hundred reach a magnitude of 3.0, and only about 15 to 20 reach a magnitude of 4.0 or greater, according to the USGS<\/a>.<\/p>\n In North America, only Alaska records more quakes per year than California.<\/p>\n What to do in an earthquake<\/p>\n During an earthquake, knowing the proper steps to protect yourself and minimize injury is crucial. The\u00a0California Department of Public Health<\/a>\u00a0(CDPH) provides detailed guidelines on what to do during such events. Here are the key points:<\/p>\n Drop:\u00a0Immediately drop down onto your hands and knees. This position prevents you from being knocked over and allows you to stay low and crawl to safety if necessary.<\/p>\n Cover:\u00a0Use one arm to protect your head and neck, and if possible, take shelter under a sturdy table or desk. If no shelter is available, get down next to an interior wall away from windows. Stay on your knees and bend over to protect vital organs.<\/p>\n Hold On:\u00a0Hold on to your shelter until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if it shifts.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n