Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Rattles Central California Near Kettleman City

California

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 months ago on

August 4, 2026

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck about 6.2 miles north-northeast of Kettleman City at 6:21 a.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. (USGS)

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A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck about 6.2 miles north-northeast of Kettleman City at 6:21 a.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 9.4 miles in Central California.

The earthquake was reviewed by a USGS scientist. The agency said the event was recorded by 94 stations.

No additional information was immediately available.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

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.