Overview
- The 5.6-magnitude quake, which struck Wednesday at about 8:10 a.m. PT, was centered roughly 6.8–7 miles north of Redwood Valley at a shallow depth of about 5 miles.
- The USGS ShakeAlert system sent widespread warnings across Northern California and many residents reported strong shaking as far away as Sacramento and parts of the Bay Area.
- Local officials reported mainly minor, localized damage such as fallen pictures, cracked walls and some collapsed roofs, with several injuries reported but no confirmed fatalities.
- Utility crews responded to outages affecting thousands of customers near Willits and Redwood Valley while PG&E and emergency teams patrol infrastructure for gas and electrical hazards.
- Multiple small aftershocks were recorded in the first hour, experts say more aftershocks are likely and agencies continue monitoring the Maacama Fault and conducting building and road inspections.