A preliminary 4.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Gilroy and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area early Wednesday, Nov. 26.

The earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, occurred about five miles east of Gilroy in Santa Clara County at 6:16 a.m. Wednesday. But the series of tremors didn’t end for the area, with the USGS reporting two earthquakes of a preliminary magnitude of 2.7 and 3.6 just over 5 miles east of Gilroy and about 3 miles southeast of Gilroy respectively.

What am I supposed to do during an earthquake?

It depends on where you are at.

Here’s what to do in the following situations, according to Ready.gov :

Turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow if you’re in bed.

If you are outside, stay outdoors and away from buildings.

If you are inside,

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