Earthquake rocks California city overnight Wednesday
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck near Gustine in Stanislaus County, California, around 9:18 p.m. on Wednesday, at a shallow depth of about 0.7 kilometers and with the epicenter northwest of the San Luis Reservoir, prompting multiple USGS reports and a mix of sensations from residents—some felt a gentle tremor, others hardly noticed, while animals reportedly reacted. The event was part of a small cluster that day, with two additional quakes nearby in Petrolia and Likely, underscoring continued minor seismic activity in the region. Reports extended as far as San Francisco, highlighting varied personal experiences of the tremor. Authorities continued monitoring the area for aftershocks and further activity, with residents advised to stay aware of potential aftershocks. The piece also notes the town of Gustine as a small agricultural community about 30 miles south of Modesto.
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The quake occurred near the Stanislaus County city of Gustine, located in California’s Central Valley, with the event logged around 9:18 p.m. on Wednesday.
It was shallow, with a reported depth of about 0.7 kilometers, and its epicenter lay northwest of the San Luis Reservoir.
Six people reported the quake to the USGS, indicating a small but noticeable event for some residents.
Social media reactions varied; some people said they felt nothing, while others described a gentle tremor and noted animals reacting to the disturbance.
The report mentions two additional California earthquakes on the same day—magnitude 3.3 near Petrolia and magnitude 3.1 near Likely—suggesting broader minor seismic activity in the area.
Gustine is described as a small agricultural community roughly 30 miles south of Modesto, providing context for the local impact of the tremor.