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4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits Willits, Residents Urged to Prepare

1/15/2026

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Earthquakes Strike California

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Willits on January 13 at 1:10 p.m.
An aftershock of 3.7 magnitude followed the Willits event.
Earlier on January 13, a 2.6 magnitude quake occurred near Pacifica at 6 p.m.
The following day, a 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Winters at 7:48 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for potential future seismic activity.

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Bay Area Earthquake

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on January 15, 2026, at 6:54 a.m. Pacific time, about 15 miles northeast of Alum Rock, per the United States Geological Survey.
The quake is rated light, with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, and seismologists may revise magnitude as data are analyzed.
Aftershocks can occur days to years after and may affect damaged areas.
USGS scientists may issue updates.

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Earthquakes Strike California

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Willits on January 13 at 1:10 p.m.
An aftershock of 3.7 magnitude followed the Willits event.
Earlier on January 13, a 2.6 magnitude quake occurred near Pacifica at 6 p.m.
The following day, a 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Winters at 7:48 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for potential future seismic activity.

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