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News | February 4, 2010

6.0 earthquake strikes northern California coast

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6.0 earthquake strikes northern California coast

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 35 miles off of the northern California coast on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at approximately 3:20 p.m. ET. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake struck approximately 35 miles west northwest of Petrolia California, and about 225 miles northwest of Sacramento, California.

A spokesperson for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said that there have been no initial reports of damage or injury. Tsunami warnings have not been issued and they are not expected to be generated, according to the National Weather Service.

There is a high chance that aftershocks will continue through the next several days.
 

Photo credit: US Geological Survey

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