5.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Northern California Coast
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Northern California early morning on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The preliminary quake, which struck at 11:44 a.m., was located 63.5 miles east of Petolia, 65.3 miles west of Ferndale in Humboldt County, 71.1 miles west of Fortuna and 74.6 miles west-southwest of Eureka.
As of now, no other information pertaining to the earthquake has been disclosed to the public. The potential for aftershocks has not been confirmed, however, measures are being taken to ensure public safety.
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