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Preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Hollister
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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A preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Hollister, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at 5:38 a.m. and was centered 7.3 miles southwest of Ridgemark and 8.4 miles south-southwest of Hollister, the USGS said. This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates. BAY AREA QUAKE CENTRAL You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources all in one place: NBCBAYAREA.COM/QUAKES
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