A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the northern California coast early this morning, causing a power outage in Humboldt County for a period of time. more than 64,000 homes65 percent of households, according to the PowerOutrage event log page.
As reported by the United States Geological Institute (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake was located offshore in Humboldt County, about 350 kilometers north of San Francisco, twelve kilometers west of the town of Ferndale, a population of about 15,000.
Until now No serious damage or injury was reported.
The shaking was recorded at 02:34 am (10:34 GMT), 16.1 kilometers deep and followed by multiple aftershocks, one of which reached 4.6, according to the USGS.
The California Highway Patrol has received reports that the jolt has caused cracks in a vehicle. Ferndale Access Bridge, local media reported.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said no tsunami warnings related to the earthquake have been recorded so far.
Source: Informacion
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