Magnitude 1.66 Earthquake Struck 5 km NW of Hollister, CA on November 30, 2024 11:57:23

Last Updated: 2024-12-11 21:37:16

On November 30, 2024 11:57:23 an earthquake with magnitude of 1.66 on the richter scale hit 5 km NW of Hollister, CA. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 4.76 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude -121.443Β° and latitude 36.867Β°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on November 30, 2024 11:57:23 had a magnitude of 1.66 on the richter scale.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Hollister in California, United States, located 4 kilometers or 2 miles β†’ E of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include San Juan Bautista (California, United States) located 8 km (5 mi) ↙ SW and Ridgemark (California, United States) located 9 km (5 mi) β†’ E of the epicenter.

In total, we found 154 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
4 km (2 mi) β†’ E Hollister California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
8 km (5 mi) ↙ SW San Juan Bautista California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
9 km (5 mi) β†’ E Ridgemark California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
17 km (11 mi) ← W Aromas California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
19 km (11 mi) β†– NW Gilroy California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
22 km (14 mi) ↙ SW Prunedale California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
25 km (16 mi) ↙ SW Las Lomas California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
26 km (16 mi) ↙ SW Elkhorn California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
27 km (17 mi) ← W Pajaro California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
27 km (17 mi) ← W Interlaken California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
27 km (17 mi) ↙ SW Boronda California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
28 km (17 mi) ↓ S Salinas California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
28 km (17 mi) β†– NW San Martin California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
28 km (17 mi) ← W Watsonville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
30 km (18 mi) ↙ SW Castroville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
30 km (18 mi) ← W Freedom California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
31 km (19 mi) ← W Amesti California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
33 km (20 mi) ↓ S Chualar California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
34 km (21 mi) ← W Corralitos California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
34 km (21 mi) β†– NW Morgan Hill California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
36 km (22 mi) ← W Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
37 km (23 mi) ↙ SW Marina California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
38 km (23 mi) ← W La Selva Beach California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
41 km (25 mi) ← W Day Valley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
42 km (26 mi) ← W Aptos California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
42 km (26 mi) ← W Rio Del Mar California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
43 km (27 mi) ← W Seacliff California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
43 km (27 mi) β†’ E San Benito County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
46 km (28 mi) ↙ SW Seaside California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
46 km (29 mi) ← W Capitola California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
46 km (28 mi) ↙ SW Del Rey Oaks California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
46 km (28 mi) β†– NW Santa Clara County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
47 km (29 mi) ← W Soquel California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
47 km (29 mi) ← W Opal Cliffs California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
49 km (30 mi) ← W Live Oak California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
49 km (31 mi) ↙ SW Monterey California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
50 km (31 mi) ↙ SW Pacific Grove California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
50 km (31 mi) ← W Twin Lakes California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
53 km (33 mi) ← W Santa Cruz California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
53 km (33 mi) ← W Santa Cruz County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
53 km (33 mi) ← W Pasatiempo California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
54 km (34 mi) ↙ SW Del Monte Forest California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
54 km (34 mi) ← W Scotts Valley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
57 km (35 mi) ← W Lexington Hills California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
58 km (36 mi) ↑ N Gustine California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
58 km (36 mi) ← W Mount Hermon California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
58 km (36 mi) β†– NW Seven Trees California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
59 km (37 mi) ← W Felton California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
60 km (37 mi) ← W Lompico California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
61 km (38 mi) β†– NW Cambrian Park California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
61 km (38 mi) ← W Los Gatos California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
62 km (38 mi) ← W Ben Lomond California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
62 km (38 mi) ↑ N Newman California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
63 km (39 mi) ← W Monte Sereno California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
64 km (40 mi) ← W Brookdale California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
64 km (40 mi) β†– NW Campbell California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
65 km (40 mi) β†– NW Buena Vista California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
65 km (40 mi) ← W Bonny Doon California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
65 km (40 mi) β†– NW Alum Rock California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
66 km (41 mi) ← W Boulder Creek California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
66 km (41 mi) β†– NW East Foothills California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
66 km (41 mi) β†– NW San Jose California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
67 km (42 mi) ← W Saratoga California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
70 km (43 mi) β†– NW Santa Clara California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
72 km (45 mi) ↑ N Patterson California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
72 km (45 mi) ← W Cupertino California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
74 km (46 mi) β†– NW Milpitas California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
76 km (47 mi) β†– NW Sunnyvale California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
79 km (49 mi) ← W Loyola California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
80 km (50 mi) β†– NW Mountain View California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
82 km (51 mi) ← W Los Altos California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
83 km (52 mi) ← W Los Altos Hills California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
86 km (53 mi) ↑ N Stanislaus County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
89 km (55 mi) ← W Stanford California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
89 km (55 mi) ← W Ladera California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
89 km (55 mi) ↑ N Riverdale Park California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
89 km (55 mi) β†– NW Palo Alto California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
89 km (55 mi) β†– NW Fremont California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
90 km (56 mi) ↑ N West Modesto California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
90 km (56 mi) ← W Portola Valley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
90 km (56 mi) β†– NW Newark California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
90 km (56 mi) ↑ N Bret Harte California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
91 km (56 mi) β†– NW East Palo Alto California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
91 km (56 mi) ↑ N Ceres California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
92 km (57 mi) ↑ N Shackelford California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
92 km (57 mi) ← W West Menlo Park California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
92 km (57 mi) β†– NW Menlo Park California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
93 km (57 mi) ↑ N Bystrom California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
93 km (58 mi) ← W Atherton California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
94 km (58 mi) ↑ N Modesto California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
94 km (59 mi) β†– NW North Fair Oaks California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
95 km (59 mi) β†– NW Union City California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
95 km (59 mi) ← W Woodside California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
95 km (59 mi) β†– NW Livermore California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
96 km (59 mi) β†– NW Pleasanton California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
96 km (60 mi) β†– NW Alameda County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
97 km (60 mi) ↑ N Tracy California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
98 km (61 mi) ← W Redwood City California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
98 km (61 mi) ← W Emerald Lake Hills California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
98 km (61 mi) ↑ N Salida California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
101 km (63 mi) ← W San Carlos California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
101 km (62 mi) ↑ N Ripon California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
102 km (63 mi) β†– NW Dublin California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
102 km (63 mi) β†– NW Mountain House California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
102 km (63 mi) β†– NW Redwood Shores California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
103 km (64 mi) ← W Belmont California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
104 km (65 mi) ↑ N Del Rio California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
104 km (65 mi) β†– NW Fairview California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
105 km (65 mi) ↑ N Manteca California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
105 km (65 mi) β†– NW Hayward California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
106 km (66 mi) β†– NW Foster City California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
107 km (66 mi) β†– NW Cherryland California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
107 km (66 mi) ↑ N Lathrop California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
108 km (67 mi) β†– NW San Lorenzo California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
108 km (67 mi) β†– NW Castro Valley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
109 km (68 mi) ← W San Mateo California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
109 km (68 mi) β†– NW Ashland California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
110 km (68 mi) ↑ N Escalon California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
111 km (69 mi) β†– NW San Ramon California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
112 km (69 mi) β†– NW Byron California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
113 km (70 mi) β†– NW Blackhawk California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
114 km (70 mi) ↑ N French Camp California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
114 km (71 mi) β†– NW San Leandro California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
116 km (72 mi) β†– NW Danville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
116 km (72 mi) β†– NW Diablo California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
116 km (72 mi) β†– NW Discovery Bay California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
117 km (72 mi) ↑ N Taft Mosswood California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
119 km (74 mi) ↑ N San Joaquin County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
119 km (74 mi) ↑ N Kennedy California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
120 km (74 mi) β†– NW Brentwood California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
121 km (75 mi) β†– NW Alamo California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
122 km (75 mi) ↑ N Stockton California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
122 km (75 mi) β†– NW Alameda California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
123 km (76 mi) β†– NW Moraga California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
123 km (76 mi) ↑ N Garden Acres California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
125 km (78 mi) β†– NW Contra Costa County California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
126 km (78 mi) β†– NW Saranap California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
127 km (79 mi) β†– NW Walnut Creek California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
127 km (79 mi) β†– NW Oakland California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
127 km (78 mi) β†– NW Clayton California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
127 km (79 mi) β†– NW Piedmont California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
128 km (79 mi) β†– NW Acalanes Ridge California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
128 km (79 mi) β†– NW Lafayette California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
129 km (80 mi) β†– NW Contra Costa Centre California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
129 km (80 mi) β†– NW Orinda California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
129 km (80 mi) β†– NW Waldon California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
130 km (81 mi) β†– NW Emeryville California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
131 km (82 mi) β†– NW Pleasant Hill California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
133 km (83 mi) β†– NW Berkeley California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
136 km (84 mi) β†– NW Albany California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
137 km (85 mi) β†– NW Kensington California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
139 km (86 mi) β†– NW El Cerrito California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
142 km (88 mi) β†– NW East Richmond Heights California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
145 km (90 mi) β†– NW Rollingwood California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 120 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Hollister Solar LLC Solar power plant, located 1 kilometers (0 miles) β†’ E from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
1 km (0 mi) β†’ E Hollister Solar LLC Solar 1.5 MW
5 km (3 mi) β†˜ SE Enerparc CA1 LLC Solar 1.5 MW
16 km (10 mi) β†– NW Gilroy Peaking Energy Center Gas 135.0 MW
16 km (10 mi) β†– NW Gilroy Power Plant Gas 130.0 MW
20 km (12 mi) β†– NW Gavilan District College Solar Project Solar 1.9 MW
28 km (17 mi) ↓ S Taylor Farms Salinas Gas 1.1 MW
28 km (17 mi) ↓ S TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell Gas 3.0 MW
30 km (19 mi) ↙ SW Dynegy Moss Landing Power Plant Hybrid Gas 1398.0 MW
31 km (19 mi) β†— NE Dinosaur Point Wind 17.4 MW
32 km (20 mi) ↓ S D'Arrigo Brothers - Phase 4 Solar 1.7 MW
33 km (20 mi) ← W Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy Waste 3.0 MW
33 km (20 mi) ↙ SW Marina Landfill Gas Waste 5.0 MW
34 km (21 mi) ↙ SW Monterey One Water Biomass 1.8 MW
34 km (21 mi) ↙ SW Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency Solar 1.0 MW
39 km (24 mi) β†— NE W R Gianelli Hydro 424.0 MW
43 km (27 mi) β†— NE ONeill Hydro 25.2 MW
45 km (28 mi) β†— NE Wright Solar Park Solar 200.0 MW
45 km (28 mi) β†— NE Quinto Solar PV Project Solar 108.0 MW
47 km (29 mi) β†– NW Malech Solar Farm Solar 3.1 MW
47 km (29 mi) β†– NW Metcalf Energy Center Gas 635.0 MW
51 km (31 mi) β†– NW Equinix San Jose Gas 1.1 MW
51 km (31 mi) β†– NW Equinix Great Oaks Blvd. Fuel Cell Gas 4.5 MW
51 km (31 mi) β†– NW EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell Gas 4.0 MW
51 km (31 mi) β†– NW Extreme Via Del Oro Gas 1.2 MW
51 km (31 mi) β†– NW Extreme San Ignacio Gas 1.0 MW
51 km (31 mi) β†– NW EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell Gas 2.4 MW
56 km (34 mi) β†– NW Yerba Buena Storage 4.0 MW
56 km (35 mi) ← W Univ of Calif Santa Cruz Cogeneration Gas 4.4 MW
57 km (35 mi) β†– NW Hellyer Solar Farm Solar 2.2 MW
58 km (36 mi) β†– NW Guadalupe Solar Farm Solar 1.7 MW
60 km (37 mi) ← W Santa Cruz Energy Waste 1.6 MW
61 km (37 mi) ← W Xilinx San Jose Gas 1.1 MW
63 km (39 mi) ↑ N Frontier Solar LLC Solar 20.0 MW
63 km (39 mi) ↑ N Covanta Stanislaus Energy Waste 24.0 MW
64 km (40 mi) β†– NW San Jose Cogeneration Gas 6.0 MW
65 km (40 mi) β†– NW Adobe San Jose Gas 1.2 MW
65 km (40 mi) β†– NW CoreSite Real Estate 55 S. Market Street Oil 8.0 MW
66 km (41 mi) β†– NW Kellogg's - San Jose Gas 1.1 MW
69 km (43 mi) β†– NW SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell Gas 1.5 MW
69 km (43 mi) β†– NW Micro Santa Clara Gas 2.0 MW
70 km (43 mi) β†– NW Equinix Lundy Ave. Fuel Cell Gas 3.8 MW
70 km (44 mi) β†– NW AGT000 Stevens Creek Fuel Cell Gas 2.2 MW
70 km (43 mi) β†– NW SC 1 Data Center Phase 2 Oil 92.7 MW
70 km (44 mi) β†– NW Santa Clara Cogen Gas 7.8 MW
71 km (44 mi) β†– NW Apple Campus 2 Fuel Cell Waste 4.0 MW
71 km (44 mi) ↑ N Amazon - Patterson PV Solar 2.5 MW
71 km (44 mi) β†– NW Apple Campus 2 PV Solar 14.4 MW
71 km (44 mi) β†– NW APP Prune A-D Gas 4.0 MW
72 km (44 mi) β†– NW Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant Gas 154.0 MW
72 km (45 mi) β†– NW EQX011 Duane Fuel Cell Gas 5.2 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†– NW Agnews Power Plant Gas 32.0 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†– NW Intel Santa Clara Gas 1.1 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†– NW CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell Gas 1.2 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†– NW CoreSite Real Estate 1656 McCarthy L.P. Oil 5.0 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†– NW CoreSite Real Estate 2972 Stender L.P. Oil 12.0 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†– NW Mission College Blvd. Fuel Cell Gas 5.0 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†– NW CoreSite Real Estate 2901 Coronado L.P. Oil 10.0 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†– NW FLEX Gibraltar Gas 1.0 MW
73 km (45 mi) β†– NW CoreSite Real Estate 3032 Coronado L.P. Oil 30.0 MW
74 km (46 mi) β†– NW Maxim Gas 1.1 MW
75 km (47 mi) β†– NW AT&T Holger Gas 1.3 MW
75 km (46 mi) β†– NW Gianera Gas 64.6 MW
75 km (47 mi) β†– NW Los Esteros Critical Energy Center Gas 306.1 MW
77 km (48 mi) β†– NW SJ/SC WPCP Gas 8.4 MW
77 km (48 mi) β†– NW Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLC Biomass 1.6 MW
79 km (49 mi) β†– NW JSR000 N Mathilda Fuel Cell Gas 1.1 MW
79 km (49 mi) β†– NW Juniper Networks Sunnyvale Gas 1.1 MW
79 km (49 mi) β†– NW Yahoo! - HQ Gas 1.1 MW
79 km (49 mi) β†– NW Lockheed Martin Sunnyvale Gas 1.1 MW
79 km (49 mi) β†– NW Sunnyvale City of WPCP Waste 1.6 MW
81 km (50 mi) β†– NW Equinix Caspian Dr. Fuel Cell Gas 4.8 MW
83 km (52 mi) ↑ N Teichert Materials-Teichert Vernalis Wind 1.0 MW
86 km (53 mi) β†– NW City of Palo Alto Gas 4.4 MW
87 km (54 mi) ← W Solar Star Palo Alto I LLC Solar 1.3 MW
88 km (54 mi) ↑ N Almond Power Plant Gas 223.5 MW
89 km (55 mi) ← W Stanford Campus Solar Solar 3.4 MW
91 km (57 mi) β†– NW SRI International Cogen Project Gas 6.0 MW
93 km (58 mi) β†– NW Tracy Combined Cycle Power Plant Gas 336.1 MW
94 km (58 mi) β†– NW Life Technologies - Pleasanton Gas 1.1 MW
94 km (58 mi) β†– NW Whitethorn Solar LLC Solar 3.3 MW
94 km (58 mi) β†– NW Foundation ST Wind 2.0 MW
95 km (59 mi) β†– NW Costco Lake Drive Gas 2.6 MW
95 km (59 mi) β†– NW Golden Hills Wind Wind 85.9 MW
95 km (59 mi) ↑ N Woodland Gas 199.0 MW
96 km (59 mi) β†– NW Pleasanton - Amador Valley High School Solar 1.1 MW
96 km (60 mi) β†– NW Medline Ind. Phase 2 Tracy Solar 1.0 MW
99 km (62 mi) β†– NW Altamont Gas Recovery Waste 6.0 MW
100 km (62 mi) β†– NW Kaiser Owens Dr. Fuel Cell Gas 1.0 MW
100 km (62 mi) ↑ N Ripon Generation Station Gas 121.0 MW
100 km (62 mi) ↑ N AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc. Gas 49.5 MW
100 km (62 mi) β†– NW Diablo Winds LLC Wind 18.0 MW
101 km (63 mi) β†– NW Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center Wind 46.0 MW
101 km (63 mi) β†– NW Ameresco Vasco Road Waste 4.4 MW
102 km (63 mi) β†– NW Silicon Valley Clean Water Biomass 1.2 MW
102 km (63 mi) β†– NW Santa Rita Jail Hybrid Storage 4.9 MW
102 km (63 mi) β†– NW Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell Gas 1.4 MW
103 km (64 mi) β†– NW Mariposa Energy Project Gas 199.6 MW
103 km (64 mi) β†– NW CSU East Bay Gas 1.4 MW
104 km (65 mi) β†– NW Russell City Energy Center Gas 655.0 MW
104 km (64 mi) ↑ N Axium Modesto Solar Solar 25.0 MW
105 km (65 mi) β†– NW City of Hayward WWTP Biomass 2.1 MW
105 km (65 mi) ↑ N J.R. Simplot Company Cogeneration 4.0 MW
105 km (65 mi) β†– NW Vasco Winds Wind 78.2 MW
106 km (66 mi) β†– NW Franklin Templeton San Mateo Gas 1.1 MW
106 km (65 mi) β†– NW Buena Vista Energy LLC Wind 38.0 MW
110 km (68 mi) ↑ N Manteca Land PV Solar 1.0 MW
112 km (70 mi) β†– NW Preferred Freezer San Leandro Solar 2.0 MW
113 km (70 mi) β†– NW KSR028 Merced Fuel Cell Gas 2.0 MW
115 km (71 mi) ↑ N Niagara Bottling Stockton Solar 1.0 MW
115 km (71 mi) ↑ N Ameresco Forward Waste 4.4 MW
119 km (74 mi) ↑ N Pacific Ethanol Stockton Cogen Plant Gas 4.8 MW
119 km (74 mi) ↑ N Regional Wastewater Control Facility Biomass 4.8 MW
120 km (74 mi) β†– NW CSD 2 - Heritage High Solar 1.3 MW
120 km (74 mi) ↑ N Stockton Biomass Waste 54.0 MW
124 km (77 mi) β†– NW Kaiser Deer Valley Rd. Fuel Cell Gas 1.4 MW
127 km (79 mi) β†– NW Dynegy Oakland Power Plant Oil 223.5 MW
130 km (81 mi) β†– NW WWTP Power Generation Station Biomass 6.6 MW
130 km (81 mi) β†– NW Power Generation Station (PGS) 2 Biomass 4.6 MW
130 km (81 mi) β†– NW Pixar - Emeryville Gas 1.1 MW
133 km (82 mi) β†– NW PE Berkeley Gas 28.5 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 9 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 1.66 earthquake that struck 5 km NW of Hollister, CA on November 30, 2024 11:57:23. These types were Gas power plants, Oil power plants, Storage power plants, Biomass power plants, Solar power plants, Cogeneration power plants, Waste power plants, Wind power plants, Hydro power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Hydropower

Hydropower plants are generally considered as safe in many aspects, but when it comes to severe earthquakes they pose a substantial risk that can manifest in the form of dam faliours, landslides and grave impacts on surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Failure

The most significant risk is the potential failure of the dam that holds the water reservoir. Severe ground shaking can damage or breach the dam, leading to downstream flooding and as a result endangering people and wildlife living downstream. Such an event can also have severe impact on key infrastructure that cascades through society.

Landslides

Earthquakes can trigger landslides in the areas surrounding hydropower plants, potentially damaging infrastructure and causing harm to nearby communities.

Damage to Aquatic Ecosystems

Both landslide and dam failures can have a severe impact on upstream and downstream aquatic wildlife, ecosystem and groundwater, resulting in longterm risks for people and industires living and operating in areas near the water supply.

To mitigate these risks, engineering and construction standards for hydropower plants often include earthquake-resistant designs. These designs incorporate measures such as flexible foundations, strengthened dam structures, and advanced monitoring systems to detect early signs of stress. Additionally, emergency plans and evacuation procedures should be in place to protect personnel and downstream communities in the event of a severe earthquake.

Gas Power

Gas power plants can pose significant risks to people and the environment in their vicinity during earthquakes.

Gas Leaks and Fires

Gas power plants rely on natural gas, which can leak from pipelines and equipment when damaged by seismic activity. These leaks can lead to fires and explosions, endangering people in the plant's vicinity.

Impact on Air Quality

Gas power plants emit pollutants, and fires caused by gas leaks during an earthquake can release harmful substances into the air. This can pose health risks to nearby residents.

Environmental Impact

Gas leaks can also harm the local environment, potentially contaminating soil and water sources.

To mitigate these risks, most modern gas power plants have robust safety measures in place, including gas leak detection systems, emergency response plans, and communication protocols to alert nearby communities in case of an incident. Additionally, local authorities should conduct risk assessments and ensure that emergency services are well-prepared to respond to potential hazards posed by gas power plants during earthquakes.

Solar Power

Solar power plants generally pose fewer risks compared to conventional power plants that use fossil fuels or nuclear energy. However, they are not without their own set of potential risks and challenges. Below you can find some of the risks associated with solar power plants in an event of a severe earthquake.

Environmental Impact

The production of solar panels involves the use of various materials, including rare metals and chemicals. Severe earthquakes could potentially introduce these into the ecosystems of their location.

Fire Risk

Although the solar panels themselves are not typically a fire hazard, electrical components like inverters and batterises that store the electricity can pose a risk. Electrical malfunctions or faults can lead to fires, especially in poorly maintained systems in an event of a severe earthquake, and thus pose a longterm risk for the local ecosystem.

Overall, the mitigation of risks associated with utility-scale solar power plants involves a combination of technological advancements, sustainable practices, regulatory adherence, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Wind Power

In the event of a severe earthquake, wind power plants typically pose lower risks to people and ecosystems compared to some other types of power generation, such as nuclear or fossil fuel power plants. Below you'll find potential risks to still consider.

Turbine Collapse

The most significant risk to people is the potential collapse of wind turbine towers during a severe earthquake. If a wind turbine were to collapse, it could cause injury or loss of life to anyone in the vicinity.

Wildlife Impact

Wind turbines can pose a risk to local wildlife. In the event of an earthquake, there could be concerns about the displacement or injury of wildlife in the vicinity of the turbines or wild fires resulting from internal malfunction of turbines.

While wind power plants do have risks associated with earthquakes, they are generally considered to be a lower-risk energy source in terms of environmental and safety concerns when compared to certain other forms of power generation. Proper planning, engineering, and maintenance practices help mitigate these risks and ensure the safe operation of wind power plants during earthquakes.

Oil Power

Oil-fired power plants can pose significant risks to society, people, and ecosystems in the event of a severe earthquake.

Oil Spills & Fires

One of the most immediate dangers is the risk of oil spills and fires. The shaking during an earthquake can rupture storage tanks and pipelines, leading to the release of large quantities of oil. Spilled oil can catch fire, causing explosions and further environmental damage.

Air Quality Polution

Oil fires and releases can result in the release of toxic fumes and particulate matter into the air. This can lead to poor air quality, posing health risks to nearby communities. People exposed to these pollutants may experience respiratory issues and other health problems.

Water Pollution

Spilled oil can contaminate nearby water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater. This can harm aquatic ecosystems, killing fish and other wildlife, and disrupting the food chain. Drinking water supplies may also be compromised, impacting human health.

Soil Contamination

Oil spills can saturate the soil, making it less fertile and potentially rendering it unusable for agriculture. Soil contamination can persist for years, affecting local food production.

Long-Term Environmental Damage

The environmental damage caused by oil spills and fires can persist long after the earthquake event. Cleanup efforts can be costly and challenging, and ecosystems may take years or even decades to recover fully.

To mitigate these risks, most modern oil-fired power plants follow strict regulations, safety measures, and extensive emergency response plans are in place for oil power plants located in seismically active regions. This includes robust containment systems, automatic shutdown mechanisms, and well-trained response teams.

Biomass Power

Biomass power plants, which generate electricity by burning organic materials like wood, agricultural residues, or waste, can pose certain risks during earthquakes. While biomass power plants are generally considered less hazardous than some other types of power generation facilities, yet there are still potential risks to be aware of.

Fire Risk

One of the primary risks associated with biomass power plants during earthquakes is the potential for fires. The shaking during an earthquake can damage electrical systems, equipment, and fuel storage, which may lead to electrical faults and fires.

Fuel Handling

Earthquakes can disrupt the fuel handling systems in a biomass plant, potentially causing spills or accidents related to the storage and transportation of biomass feedstock.

It's important to note that the specific risks associated with biomass power plants can vary based on factors such as plant size, location, and design. The biomass power industry prioritizes safety and works closely with regulatory authorities to ensure that biomass energy is generated with minimal risk to people and the environment, even in earthquake-prone regions.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 1.66 Earthquake Struck 5 km NW of Hollister, CA on November 30, 2024 11:57:23
Date and Time
2024-11-30 11:57:23 (UTC)
Magnitude
1.66 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
4.76 km
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