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Series of California quakes northwest of Eureka the largest being a 4.9

Important Takeaways:

  • Series of earthquakes hit off Northern California coast about 170 miles west of Eureka
  • Aftershocks were reported off the Northern California coast early Thursday morning, hours after a 4.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in the same waters, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
  • The initial tremor with a depth of more than six miles was recorded around 11:42 p.m. Wednesday, centered over 170 miles west northwest of the coastal city of Eureka, according to the science bureau.
  • At approximately 2:26 a.m. Thursday, a 3.5-magnitude quake occurred more than 168 miles west of Eureka. Two minutes later, a 4.9-magnitude quake was logged 162 miles west of the city, the USGS said.
  • Twenty minutes later, a 4.5-magnitude tremor was reported again, this time at least 171 miles west of the city.
  • No damage has been reported in connection with the quakes.

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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake strikes near Eureka California

California Earthquake

Luke 21:11 There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.

Important Takeaways:

  • Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Northern California
  • A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck southwest of Eureka, California, early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Society.
  • The USGS has recorded more than two dozen aftershocks, including a magnitude 4.6 and a 3.9.
  • No injuries were immediately reported.
  • NOAA said there is no current tsunami threat associated with the quake.
  • The California Highway Patrol reports the Fernbridge, a 1,320-foot-long concrete arch bridge that crosses the Eel River, has cracks in four places. The bridge has been closed to traffic.

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