Earthquakes Near Hollister, California

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.