Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Northern California, triggering multiple aftershocks and widespread shaking
According to the USGS, shaking was felt widely, with residents from San Francisco to Eureka reporting the tremors.
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Northern California, triggering widespread shaking
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake rattled cities across Northern California this morning, with residents from San Francisco to Eureka reporting the tremors. Local affiliate, FOX 2 San Francisco, has reported that some residents experienced damage. Latest:
REDWOOD VALLEY, Calif.– Residents across Northern California were rattled by a 5.6 earthquake on Wednesday.
The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 8:10 a.m. PT, about 7 miles north of Redwood Valley at a depth of about 5 miles.
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According to the USGS, shaking was felt widely, with residents from San Francisco to Eureka reporting the tremors.
Following the initial earthquake, four aftershocks were reported with magnitudes below 3.0.
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Our local affiliate, FOX 2 San Francisco, has reported that some residents experienced damage.
Specifically, Mendocino County residents dealt with cracked home structures, caved-in roofs, and fallen pictures and vases.
California Governor Newsom stated that officials are actively assessing potential impacts.
No other information was immediately available.
Stick with FOX Weather for more details as they become available.