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Northern California Rocked by 4.4 Magnitude Earthquake
15 Jan
Summary
- A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck eastern Mendocino County.
- The tremor occurred southeast of Willits at a shallow depth.
- No damage or injuries were immediately reported following the quake.
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred in eastern Mendocino County on Tuesday afternoon, shaking the area southeast of Willits. The United States Geological Survey reported the tremor at 1:10 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located about 6 miles east-southeast of Willits at a depth of just under 5 miles.
This shallow depth contributed to light to moderate shaking felt in the vicinity. The initial earthquake was followed by two smaller tremors, each measuring less than magnitude 2.0. Approximately 90 minutes later, a stronger aftershock of magnitude 3.8 struck roughly 7 miles east-southeast of Willits.
Despite the significant shaking, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter is situated in a sparsely populated, rugged region. While the specific fault responsible was not identified, the area is known to be seismically active, lying near the Maacama Fault.
