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Earthquake Strikes Near Madera Thursday Morning
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 2 hours ago on
October 29, 2026

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck about 3 miles west-northwest of Madera early Thursday, according to earthquake data. (USGS)

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A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck about 3 miles west-northwest of Madera early Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake occurred at 5:14 a.m. Pacific time and had a depth of about 7.5 miles.

Thirty-five stations and 35 phases were used in determining the earthquake’s location and magnitude.

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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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