Earthquakes Near Hollister, California

Yes, Hollister is located in San Benito County within the seismically active San Francisco Bay Area. The region sits near several major fault systems. Scientists estimate a 72% probability of a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake in the Bay Area within the next 30 years.

If you feel shaking in Hollister, remember "Drop, Cover, and Hold On." Drop to your hands and knees, take cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows, exterior walls, and anything that could fall. If you're outdoors, move away from buildings, power lines, and trees.

You can report feeling an earthquake in Hollister using Bay Tremor's "Did You Feel It?" feature or through the USGS website. Your reports help scientists understand earthquake intensity distribution and improve hazard assessments for San Benito County.

Hollister is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, which is traversed by several major faults including the San Andreas, Hayward, and Calaveras faults. All Bay Area residents should maintain earthquake preparedness.

The Bay Area, including areas near Hollister, experiences hundreds of small earthquakes each year. Most are too small to feel (below magnitude 2.0), but noticeable earthquakes occur regularly. Larger earthquakes (magnitude 4.0+) that are widely felt happen several times per year across the Bay Area.

Hollister residents should prepare an earthquake kit containing: 3-7 days of water (1 gallon per person per day), non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, medications, important documents, cash, and a battery-powered radio. Also secure heavy furniture to walls and know how to shut off gas and electricity.