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San Benito County by the Numbers Official statistics and live data from U.S. government agencies. (Updated Aug 12, 2026)

🌡️Weather 75.0F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 		Updated 7:03 AM • NOAA
💨Air Quality AQI 28
Good 		AirNow
📊Unemployment 5.9% August 2026 • BLS
👥Population 64.8K US Census 2022
🚔Arrests N/A FBI CDE
💰Avg Weekly Wage N/A BLS
🏭Employment 32K
191 		BLS

Daily Digest

In our late-night update for San Benito County, a look back at the day reveals a magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Monterey County as the leading local story. The temblor has put the region on notice during the overnight hours, prompting attention to shaking that occurred close to the county’s surrounding area. Key details from the late-night picture include:
  • Magnitude: 3.9
  • Reported location: near Monterey County
  • Timing: the latest event in the region’s overnight news cycle
For San Benito County, the earthquake is a quiet but unmistakable reminder of California’s broader seismic environment. While the report centers on an event near Monterey County, communities across the Central Coast and beyond share similar exposure to quake activity. The tremor adds to the region’s ongoing conversation about earthquake preparedness, monitoring, and the importance of staying alert when the ground moves. As the late-night update draws to a close, the focus remains on a single, clear takeaway: seismic activity can surface at any hour. With the reported magnitude holding around 3.9, the event is relatively modest, yet it highlights how quickly a routine evening can turn into a watchful one. San Benito County residents can expect continued observation of any related developments into the early morning.
Updated: Aug 12, 2026 01:11
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