A preliminary 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck near San Juan Bautista Thursday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake hit at about 5:20 p.m., 5.5 miles away from San Juan Bautista and about 7.8 miles southwest of Hollister, according to the USGS.

Further information was not immediately available.

_This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates._

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