On the morning of this Tuesday, December 20, a registered earthquake magnitude 6.4 off the north coast of California, according to official data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
the movement took place at 2:34 am (Pacific time), waking residents and causing structural damage, Besides power outage in thousands of homes and businesses.
As reported by the USGS, the epicenter was about 7.5 miles west of Ferndale, with a depth of just over 16 miles. The most affected areas include Humboldt County, where “widespread damage” to buildings, homes and roads was reported.
California earthquake: aftershocks and damage
Until now, More than two dozen aftershocks have been recorded in the area, most of magnitudes below 4 (2.6 to 3.9). “Be prepared for the aftershocks. Check the gas and water pipes for damage or leaks. Be careful if you travel”. the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services alerted.
the office too confirmed two injuries, however, no details on the extent or location of the injuries were provided. It has also been reported power outages across the county, leaving about 70,000 customers without electricity. For its part, the California Highway Patrol Closed access to the Ferndale Bridge due to structural damage.
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There is no tsunami warning
Despite the magnitude of the earthquake, authorities have already ruled out a tsunami threat.
Movement this Tuesday represents the most significant earthquake in California since July 2019, when you signed up a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the Ridgecrest area of the southern state.
