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Northern California Jolted by 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake
24 Jun
Summary
- A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California, 140 miles northeast of San Francisco.
- Shaking was widely felt, with some residents reporting items falling off shelves.
- No damage or injuries were reported by local authorities in Mendocino County.
A moderate earthquake, preliminarily measured at a 5.6 magnitude, jolted Northern California on Wednesday morning. The tremors were felt across the Bay Area. The earthquake's epicenter was situated inland, approximately 140 miles northeast of San Francisco and about 50 miles east of Fort Bragg.
Following the initial quake, a smaller 2.5 magnitude tremor was recorded near the origin point. While some damage was considered possible, the overall impact was expected to be localized. Residents described the shaking, with some noting it lasted about seven seconds and was strong enough to dislodge items from shelves.
Officials from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office characterized the shaking as mild and reported no damage or injuries. Despite the proximity to the epicenter, businesses like Mendocino Coast Pharmacy and Cafe One in Fort Bragg experienced brief but noticeable shaking. An estimated 60,000 to 70,000 individuals reported feeling moderate to very strong shaking.
