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4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Westley, CA

  • September 19, 2023
  • GeoVera
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Westley, California earthquake details from USGS
Westley, California earthquake details from USGS

Stanislaus County homeowners are shaken after a magnitude-4.5 earthquake.

Westley, California, was rattled by a magnitude-4.5 earthquake that struck on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 9:13 p.m. Pacific Time. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was about 8.6 miles southwest of Westley, California.

The shaking was felt in Diablo Grande, Patterson, Modesto, Tracy, Turlock, Manteca, San Jose, and Sacramento.

Reports from this earthquake

A homeowner in Capitola, California, reports:

“I was lying on my bed, and it began to shake like rolling waves, not jolt. The bed shook three or four times.”

A homeowner in Stockton, California, states:

“We both felt the earthquakes this afternoon and again the one tonight. Things broke in my kitchen, bedroom closet, and my room. Everyone got so scared!”

Stay Prepared!

Every earthquake has something to teach us and can serve as a reminder for those who do not have earthquake insurance to look for coverage today! Stay prepared and protect your home/valuables before it is too late.

Why Choose GeoVera?

GeoVera is the premier stand-alone provider of residential earthquake insurance. GeoVera provides innovative insurance solutions in catastrophe-exposed areas and is the longest-tenured provider of residential earthquake insurance.

GeoVera uses a strategic and agile approach to developing impactful and reliable products to keep pace with the rise in natural disasters.

GeoVera has decades of experience managing claims for nature’s worst catastrophes and a financial rating of “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. We hope you’ll never need our help, but we’re ready if you do. Ask your insurance agent for a quote today.

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