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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern California Near Willits
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 5 months ago on
January 13, 2026

A preliminary magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck about 9 kilometers east-southeast of Willits, California, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, according to seismic data. (GV Wire Composite/Paul Marshall)

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A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck about nine kilometers east-southeast of Willits in Mendocino County on Tuesday, according to preliminary data by USGS.

The quake occurred at 1:10 p.m. PST at a depth of about eight miles.

The earthquake was detected by 47 stations, with 46 seismic phases reported.

The data have not been reviewed by a scientist and remains subject to revision.

The National Weather Service reports that there is no tsunami warning, advisory, watch, or threat.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.
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