Earthquake

The quake was reported around 2:30 a.m. local time. Tens of thousands of customers were without power.

All of the nearby gas stations were closed, and he planned to drive to Ferndale, hoping that a gas station there would have power. The “earth was just slamming up and down,” he said. “House is a mess,” she said. The bridge was closed early Tuesday, and The oceanside county is more than 200 miles north of San Francisco. Filyau had more pressing concerns: His 87-year-old mother, Beverly, is on oxygen, and he did not know how much longer their gas-powered generator would last. The extent of damage or injuries was not immediately known after the quake struck, at 2:34 a.m. local time, about 12 miles west of Ferndale. [poweroutage.us](https://poweroutage.us/area/state/california) reported that about 72,000 customers in Humboldt County, about 72 percent of the total customers there, were without power. “Everything in the house is just everywhere,” he said. reported](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc73821036/oaf/commentary). [the United States Geological Survey](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc73821036/executive) reported, leaving tens of thousands of customers without power.

A "notable" 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of California early Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

There were at least two injuries in the county, both from falls, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said. Preliminary data placed the center of the quake along the Pacific coast about 7.5 miles away from Ferndale, California, USGS said. The quake was recorded at about 2:34 a.m. [said](https://twitter.com/USGS_ShakeAlert/status/1605154967999827968?s=20&t=8ukARBAXJgdxioz-YDuR1g). [PowerOutage.us](https://poweroutage.us/area/state/california). [earthquake](https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/earthquakes) struck the northern coast of California early Tuesday, the U.S.

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, leaving thousands without power.

An earthquake's intensity depends on its distance from a fault, its direction and the local geology. "That earthquake was insane," said Twitter user Jimmy Eller, who said he lived in Humboldt County. Exercise caution if traveling," the office said on Twitter. Check gas and water lines for damages or leaks. It is unclear if the earthquake caused any deaths. It struck about 7.4 miles (12 km) west-southwest of Ferndale, California, a Humboldt County town that is home to about 15,000 people and located 261 miles (420 km) north of San Francisco and just south of Eureka.

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake was reported at 2:34 a.m. Tuesday 11 miles from Fortuna, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was felt across the North Coast region. There was extensive damage to roads and homes, Karges said. a good 15-20 seconds of shaking,” one resident said on Twitter. The quake was reported at 2:34 a.m. There were no immediate reports of fatalities early Tuesday morning. Some residents reported receiving an electronic quake alert on their phone before strong shaking began. The USGS said the Tuesday earthquake occurred 17 miles from Eureka, 24 miles from Arcata and 30 miles from McKinleyville. No tsunami was expected, [according to the California Highway Patrol incident log.](https://cad.chp.ca.gov/traffic.aspx?ddlComCenter=BFCC) Pictures on Twitter [showed the concrete](https://twitter.com/CaltransDist1/status/1605194902320488449) was fractured in several places. On social media, some reported that the quake caused furniture to move and items to fall to the floor. The quake struck along the coast south of Eureka in a seismically active part of California. Tuesday 11 miles from Fortuna, according to the U.S.

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake followed by more than two dozen aftershocks rocked Humboldt County early Tuesday, injuring at least two people, damaging homes ...

"Minor damage and a mess to clear up in McKinleyville. Most likely we will shore that bridge and get it ready and open to the public and traffic and then commence with the final repairs to the bridge." A few broken drinking glasses and the water heater is leaking. Portable toilets were set up at City Hall and water was being handed out at the fire house. They estimated that 30 people were displaced and said that number could rise to 150 after a full tally of damage. The sheriff's office issued a boil water advisory for Rio Dell and parts of Fortuna. "Additionally, two individuals have died as a result of medical emergencies occurring during and/or just following the earthquake." "California stands with the people of Humboldt County and the state has moved quickly to support the emergency response underway with local and tribal partners. "Jennifer and I send our heartfelt condolences to the families grieving the loss of loved ones and offer our best wishes for the recovery of those who were injured in this earthquake," Newsom said in an earlier statement. PG&E crews were also busy through the earlier part of the day addressing a number of gas leaks caused by the quake. However, there were still tens of thousands of homes and businesses along the Northern California coast without power Tuesday evening . The proclamation gives Humboldt County easier access to resources under the California Disaster Assistance Act and directs Caltrans to formally request immediate assistance through the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program.

Scientists used the Richter Scale for many years but now largely follow the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, which the U.S. Geological Survey says is a more ...

VI Strong: Felt by everyone. V Moderate: Felt by almost everyone. IV Light: Felt by many indoors, few outdoors. II Weak: Felt by a few people. 6.0 - 6.0 I Felt by very few people, if at all.

The U.S. Geological Survey said an earthquake struck Northern California, at 2:34 a.m. about 7 miles west of Ferndale near the Oregon border.

Another area resident, Caroline Titus of Ferndale, posted on Twitter, "The north/south shaking is very evident in what fell. More than 80 aftershocks were recorded in the area on the [USGS website Tuesday,](https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?currentFeatureId=nc73821666&extent=38.41917,-131.42944&extent=44.2452,-119.12476) most of which were less than magnitude 4. I heard banging, things crashing and glass shattering," said McIntosh, who lives alone in her apartment off the freeway near the Pacific Ocean. It's 60 degrees in my apartment and dropping," she said. 101, a major north-to-south highway stretching from Los Angeles to Washington state. 101, that sustained enough damage to prompt a closure, according to Tony Tavares, director of the state's transportation agency. I’ve never felt anything like that in my life." PT, PG&E said its crews were able to restore power to about 40,000 customers, more than half of those who experienced outages. "All customers are urged to use extreme caution around heavily damaged buildings." The U.S. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to support emergency response. PT in Pacific Ocean waters about 7½ miles west of Ferndale at a depth of just over 16 miles.

The earthquake occurred around 2:34 a.m. on Tuesday with the epicenter reported to be just offshore of Humboldt County in California. “Due to a large earthquake ...

The aftershocks were primarily inland east of the original temblor. The local alert also warned that they might feel some shaking although that did not appear to have materialized. Besides Eureka, the towns of Ferndale and Fortuna are nearby, based on the epicenter reported by the U.S. The popular Humboldt Redwoods State Park is also in the vicinity. At least 13 aftershocks were reported by the U.S. “Due to a large earthquake, widespread damage to roads and homes are reported throughout Humboldt County,” the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office stated in a tweet.

A strong earthquake shook parts of the region early Tuesday, jolting residents awake, cutting power to thousands, and damaging homes and roads, ...

The system pushed out alerts to some 3 million people in Northern California early Tuesday, Ghilarducci said. He said there was one confirmed structural fire, a few structures came off their foundations, and the municipal water system was damaged, but it was unclear if any homes and businesses lost access to water. Dengler said it is typical for there to be uncertainty about damage after a large earthquake. The utility expected electricity to be restored by evening, but residents should be prepared for more time without power, he said. The region is home to redwood forests, mountains, a port and a state university. Mike McGuire, who represents the area, said Rio Dell, home to just a few thousand people, sustained most of the damage. Ghilarducci did not have specifics on the extent of damage to structures and infrastructure, saying assessments were still underway. Larkin O'Leary, 41, of Santa Rosa, traveled to spend her anniversary with her husband in Ferndale, where they had been jolted by an earthquake last year. "It was probably the most violent earthquake we have felt in the 15 years I have lived here," he said. Approximately 11 people were reported as injured, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office said in an early afternoon statement. The epicenter was just offshore at a depth of about 10 miles (16 kilometers). near Ferndale, a small community about 210 miles (345 kilometers) northwest of San Francisco and close to the Pacific coast.

A strong earthquake shook parts of Northern California early Tuesday, jolting residents awake, cutting off power to thousands, and causing some damage to.

“It physically moved our bed.” The epicenter was just offshore at a depth of about 10 miles (16 kilometers). near Ferndale, a small community about 210 miles (345 kilometers) northwest of San Francisco and close to the Pacific coast. Their infant daughter, he said, slept through it. The county of 136,000 residents is in a region of the state that has a long history of large earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.0 in 1980 and a 6.8 in 2014, according to the California Earthquake Authority. There is “some damage” to buildings and infrastructure, and two hospitals in the area lost power and were running on generators, but the scale of the damage appeared to be “minimal” compared to the strength of the quake, he said.

The quake hit at a depth of 10 miles just after 5:30 a.m. ET near Eureka in Humboldt County, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It struck around 7.4 miles west- ...

ET): A previous version of this article misstated the age of one of the people who died. It struck at a depth of 5.6 miles in the Pacific Ocean, about 24 miles west of the small community of Petrolia, along the rocky wilderness of California’s Lost Coast region in Humboldt County, the Geological Survey and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department said at the time. [6.2-magnitude earthquake](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/magnitude-62-earthquake-strikes-offshore-northern-california-rcna9457) struck offshore in the Cape Mendocino area of Northern California on Dec. Fifteen of the houses had been "red tagged," or were determined to be uninhabitable, he said. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, freeing up state and federal resources for the area. People could expect to see minor damage, including things falling off shelves, and possibly foundational damage, the seismologist said. The person was 83, not 3. The second jolt just took my feet out from under me," said Shapiro, 54. The quake hit at a depth of 10 miles just after 2:30 a.m. PT near Eureka in Humboldt County, the U.S. "I got up, took two steps and ended up on the floor. Two people, ages 72 and 83, died from medical emergencies after the quake, Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal told reporters.

John Cassidy, an earthquake seismologist with National Resources Canada, tweeted images showing shaking on Vancouver Island when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake ...

But it’s been a long time and it’s easy to forget.” “It’s a good reminder to check the earthquake kits and update the plan and know what to do when shaking begins,” Cassidy said. Looking at data from all sides and distances you can pin down what happened.” Closer to home, the seismometer in the Institute of Ocean Sciences building in North Saanich recorded the Island’s waves. The sensitive instruments are designed to detect tiny earthquakes that happen every day that no one even feels. residents, says one seismologist who works on the Saanich Peninsula.

RIO DELL, Calif. — (AP) — Tens of thousands of homes and businesses along the Northern California coast remained without power Tuesday evening, ...

Leonardi spent two hours cleaning up glass after the temblor shook nearly ever drawer in his house open, knocked over a dresser and yanked furniture and appliances from where they were anchored to the wall for earthquake safety. They estimated that 30 people were displaced and said that number could rise to 150 after a full tally of damage. Three decades ago, homes in nearby Petrolia burned because the firehouse garage door jammed and trapped the engines inside. Portable toilets were set up at City Hall and water was being handed out at the fire house. Larkin O’Leary, 41, of Santa Rosa, traveled to spend her anniversary with her husband in Ferndale, where they had been jolted by an earthquake last year. Two people died — an 83-year-old and a 72-year-old — because they couldn't get timely care for "medical emergencies” during or just after the quake. Is this the nine-pointer?” The epicenter was just offshore at a depth of about 10 miles (16 kilometers). near Ferndale, a small community about 210 miles (345 kilometers) northwest of San Francisco and close to the Pacific coast. Damage to buildings and infrastructure was still being assessed. The utility said it expected electricity to be fully restored within 24 hours. When the ground stopped moving, Stoner’s family was fine — a daughter even slept through the racket.

SACRAMENTO – Working to ensure the safety of Californians in the aftermath of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Humboldt County, Governor Gavin Newsom today…

Power has been restored to tens of thousands of homes in Humboldt County after a deadly, magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked Northern California Tuesday.

Gavin Newsom then [proclaimed a state of emergency](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/12/20/governor-newsom-proclaims-state-of-emergency-to-support-response-to-humboldt-county-earthquake/) to support emergency response. [declared a local emergency](https://humboldtgov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=4934&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook) Tuesday night. PG&E said Wednesday morning that the utility company plans to have nearly all customers restored by 3 p.m. USA TODAY reached out to PG&E for additional information Wednesday morning. "All customers are urged to use extreme caution around heavily damaged buildings." I’ve never felt anything like that in my life." "The way that it shook ... [Learn about the smaller earthquakes impacting Northern California.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/12/20/what-is-aftershock-earthquakes/10932945002/) Because of widespread damages in the county, Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal [told USA TODAY on Tuesday](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/12/20/northern-california-earthquake-ferndale/10929671002/). As of Wednesday morning, [magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked the region](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/12/20/northern-california-earthquake-ferndale/10929671002/) early Tuesday.

A preliminary 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday morning in the East Bay, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Get a weekly recap of the latest San Francisco Bay Area housing news. and was centered about 1.2 miles northeast of San Leandro, the USGS said. A preliminary 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday morning in the East Bay, according to the

George Schauer helps clean up earthquake damage inside a NAPA Auto Parts store in Rio Dell, after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the coastline near Eureka. ( ...

When she heard she had a place to spend the night, she started to cry. Still worried about the fate of her mobile home, Dobereiner and her family had found a hotel room. Theresa Adams recalled watching the walls of her house shake and thinking it was not going to stop. And [what apps should you have on your phone](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-06-12/earthquake-apps-grab-early-warnings-tips-phone)? food people](https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2021-06-12/la-chefs-share-earthquake-kit-food-wish-lists). [here’s how to up your game](https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2021-06-12/your-earthquake-kit-isnt-complete-without-these-foods-and-supplies). “They are so noisy, and all your stuff is flying out of the cupboards and hitting the floor,” she said. In Rio Dell, bottled water was being handed out at the local Fire Department. Weeks of preparation for the holidays lay in ruin, like her Christmas tree leaning on the ground. “So many leaks,” said Debra Garnes, mayor of Rio Dell, a small town on the banks of the Eel River. As aftershocks kept everyone on edge, residents started cleaning up with a mixture of resilience and tenacity. Deborah Dobereiner, who lives with her daughter and son-in-law at Fosters Mobile Home Park, took refuge in the fire station.

A new model of tectonic plates in New Zealand may identify areas of increased earthquake likelihood.

Meanwhile, in the northeastern North Island, differences between the model and GPS observations may be explained by uncertainty in deformation north of New Zealand or undiscovered faults within New Zealand that could pose earthquake risk. The authors then compared their computed velocity field to GPS observations. [Hirschberg and Sutherland](https://doi.org/10.1029/2022JB024828) developed a new kinematic model of the [Australian-Pacific plate boundary](https://www.otago.ac.nz/geology/research/alpine-fault/) using fault slip rate measurements and physics-based estimates where slip rates were unavailable. Critically, the predicted velocities could vary across faults, which allowed model resolution approaching 10 kilometers—an order of magnitude better than many contemporary approaches. And according to a new model of plate boundaries, some regions of New Zealand might be more at risk than previously expected. The method allowed them to estimate fault slip rates across New Zealand.

More than 14000 people were still without electricity across Humboldt County on Wednesday, a day after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked the region.

food people](https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2021-06-12/la-chefs-share-earthquake-kit-food-wish-lists). And [what apps should you have on your phone](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-06-12/earthquake-apps-grab-early-warnings-tips-phone)? She also called the ground acceleration, or how fast the speed of the ground changes, “astounding” and likely to be some of the most intense in the state’s history. [here’s how to up your game](https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2021-06-12/your-earthquake-kit-isnt-complete-without-these-foods-and-supplies). Prior to Tuesday, the county recorded only two deaths because of an earthquake back in 1850. [according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office](https://humboldtgov.org/2383/Current-Emergencies). 101 via State Route 211, was fractured in several places and closed for repairs, but it was expected to reopen as early as Wednesday, said Myles Cochrane, public information officer with the California Department of Transportation’s District 1, which includes Humboldt County. The New York Times [reported](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/21/us/why-humboldt-is-vulnerable-to-earthquakes.html) the victims were 72 and 83. Residents are instructed not to drink the water without boiling it first for at least one minute and to use boiled or bottled water for food preparation. At least 30 residences and one commercial structure have been determined structurally unsafe, according to an update from the Sheriff’s Office. But residents of the region known as “earthquake country” were still rattled, particularly those along the quake’s fault, who almost uniformly described the event as the most violent and scary jolt they’ve experienced in decades. Tuesday offshore, about 7½ miles southwest of Ferndale, according to the U.S.

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ETON, GA (FOX Carolina) - The U.S. Geological Survey reported that an earthquake hit a town in Georgia that is close to the Tennessee border Tuesday ...

ETON, GA (FOX Carolina) - The U.S. Officials said the earthquake hit a little over 9 miles away from Eton, Georgia around 3:30 p.m. Geological Survey reported that an earthquake hit a town in Georgia that is close to the Tennessee border Tuesday afternoon.

The quake hit at 6:22 p.m. and was centered 1.5 miles north of Union City, 4.7 miles southeast of Hayward and 5.1 miles north-northwest of Fremont, the USGS ...

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Seventeen people were injured in Humboldt County, California, when a powerful a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday, also damaging roads and buildings ...

Also, about 3,400 residents in the city of Rio Dell were without water, and at least 30 homes and one commercial building in Humboldt County were deemed structurally unsafe, the sheriff’s update said. By Wednesday afternoon, a little under 2,000 customers in Humboldt County were still without power, according to Most homes and businesses in Humboldt County were without power early Tuesday.