Did You Feel The 2 Earthquakes, Gilroy?

HOLLISTER, CA - Two relatively minor earthquakes struck north and south of Hollister Wednesday morning, exactly the same respective distances from the city, according to authorities.

At 8:53 a.m., a magnitude 2.6 temblor struck near Hollister, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The epicenter was measured to be 16.8 mi away, northeast of Hollister.

Less than three hours later, a slightly larger magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck near Hollister according to the USGS. This temblor was reported around 11:43 a.m.

Again, according to the USGS, the epicenter was 16.8 miles away. This earthquake struck south-southeast of Hollister.

The quakes were located along the San Andreas Fault.

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