Minor 3.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Gustine in California

A minor earthquake hit near Gustine in Stanislaus County, California, late on Wednesday evening. The New York Post reported that the magnitude 3.2 quake struck around 9:18 p.m. at a depth of roughly 0.7 kilometers. SierraDailyNews.com listed the quake as a minor magnitude 3.1 event in Northern California. [1][2]

According to the New York Post, the epicenter was located just northwest of the San Luis Reservoir. Six people submitted reports of the tremor to the United States Geological Survey, including one report from as far away as San Francisco. [1]

Social media users noted on Facebook that the quake was barely felt, although some residents said their pets appeared to notice the shaking. Stanislaus County is located in the fertile Central Valley region of California. [1][7]