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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Rattles Central California City

The tremor occurred at a shallow depth near Gustine, with five people reporting the quake to the USGS.

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Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Rattles Central California City

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Gustine in Stanislaus County, California, on Wednesday evening. The quake occurred around 9:18 p.m. Pacific time at a very shallow depth of approximately 0.7 kilometers.

Five individuals reported feeling the earthquake to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event occurred on October 21.

Automobiles parked along Main Street in Gustine, California, with storefronts and a water tower visible under a cloudy sky.


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