The earthquake previously reported by the USGS has been deleted after review
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a quake near Benton, CA, Friday evening. At 8 p.m. they issued an update saying the event had been deleted after review by seismologists.
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This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM.