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A moderate earthquake rocks Northern California, but no immediate reports of damage or injuries

A moderate earthquake rocks Northern California, but no immediate reports of damage or injuries

Summary

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 shook a remote part of Northern California on Wednesday morning. No major damage or injuries were reported immediately after the quake.

Key Facts

  • The earthquake occurred about 140 miles northeast of San Francisco.
  • The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6.
  • The epicenter was about 50 miles east of the fishing town Fort Bragg.
  • The earthquake happened at 8:10 a.m. local time and was about 5 miles deep underground.
  • People in Fort Bragg and nearby areas felt the shaking.
  • No serious damage or injuries were reported by local authorities.
  • A smaller 2.5 magnitude quake happened near the same area shortly after the first quake.
  • Emergency services and local workers felt the earthquake as a brief rolling shake.
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