What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck near Eureka, CA?
January 9, 2010 | 5:50 pm A strong earthquake, estimated magnitude 6.5, rocked the Eureka, Calif., area this afternoon, snapping power lines, toppling televisions, disrupting power throughout the region and forcing the evacuation of at least one mall. The earthquake was centered under the Pacific Ocean, about 25 miles southwest of Eureka, at 4:27 p.m. A tsunami was not expected, according to the National Weather Service. [Updated 5:57 p.m.: The California Highway Patrol in Eureka reported no major damage to roads and bridges and highways and said roads are open. “Right now it’s very preliminary but there does not seem to be any damage that is overly significant.” said Capt. Dale Cannon. “We’ve got some minor glass breakage, some gas mains affected and some power lines down.” He said he has not heard of reports of any injuries.] [Updated: 6:27 p.m.: The California Emergency Management Agency said there has been no call from the Eureka area for emergency assistance because only minimal d
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the Northern California coast, about 27 miles southwest of Eureka. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit around 4:27 Saturday afternoon. Officials say they heard the quake caused some power outtages, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage. USGS geophysicist Richard Buckmaster says the quake was felt as far south as Capitola, and as far north as Tiller, Ore. The San Francisco Bay area was struck by two light earthquakes on Thursday and Friday.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Saturday afternoon, shaking buildings south of the Oregon border and knocking out power in several coastal communities. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit at about 4:27 p.m. about 27 miles from Eureka, a city of about 26,000. No injuries have been reported. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. spokesman J.D. Guidi said power outages were widespread across most of Humboldt County, affecting about 25,000 customers. Several traffic lights have fallen and numerous residents have reported water, gas and sewer leaks, Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services spokeswoman Jo Wattle said. Police in Ferndale, the community closest to the quake’s epicenter, said the jolt caused stucco to fall off City Hall and broke shop windows, strewing the historic downtown streets with glass shards. Sources: http://www.ktvu.com/news/22196019/detail.
