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Earthquakes Rattle California, Alaska, and Hawaii; No Injuries Reported

11/28/2025

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Earthquakes Shake Regions

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Gilroy, California's South Bay, November 26, with aftershocks and shaking felt to San Francisco.
The next day, a 4.0 magnitude quake struck near San Juan Bautista, with no injuries reported.
In Alaska, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake occurred near Susitna, with no damage or fatalities reported.
In Hawaii, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake on the Island of Hawaii occurred, with no tsunami threat.

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Kilauea Quake Strikes

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Hawaii's Kilauea volcano just before midnight on November 26.
The quake occurred shortly after Kilauea's 37th eruptive episode, which featured over nine hours of lava fountaining.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake was centered on the volcano's southern flank, with little to no damage expected.
Kilauea has experienced frequent eruptions since December 2024, indicating ongoing volcanic activity in the region.

History

Historical Context

The 1906 San Francisco earthquake struck on April 18, registering a magnitude of 7.9 and resulting in over 3,000 deaths and the destruction of more than 28,000 buildings. This disaster, which left 227,000 to 300,000 people homeless, prompted significant advancements in earthquake monitoring and preparedness, highlighting California's ongoing vulnerability to seismic events.

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Earthquakes Shake Regions

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Gilroy, California's South Bay, November 26, with aftershocks and shaking felt to San Francisco.
The next day, a 4.0 magnitude quake struck near San Juan Bautista, with no injuries reported.
In Alaska, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake occurred near Susitna, with no damage or fatalities reported.
In Hawaii, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake on the Island of Hawaii occurred, with no tsunami threat.

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