USGS reports magnitude-6.0 earthquake about 35 miles off Northern Calif. coast

USGS: Magnitude-6.0 quake off Northern Calif coast

PETROLIA, Calif. — A magnitude-6.0 earthquake has struck off the coast of Northern California’s Humboldt County, but officials say there are no immediate reports of major damage or injury.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports the temblor hit at 12:20 p.m. about 35 miles northwest of the community of Petrolia and nearly 50 miles west of Eureka. The shaking was felt up to the Oregon border and as far south as Sonoma County.

County spokesman Phil Smith-Hanes says he felt a rolling sensation, but the movement didn’t feel as severe as the magnitude-6.5 quake that struck the same area Jan. 9. That quake left more than $40 million of damage in the area and caused one major injury.

Eureka Fire Chief Eric Smith says crews are checking on structures damaged in the previous earthquake.

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PETROLIA, Calif. (AP) — Officials say a magnitude-6.0 earthquake has struck off the coast of Northern California’s Humboldt County.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports the temblor hit at 12:20 p.m. PST about 35 miles northwest of the town of Petrolia and nearly 50 miles west of Eureka.

An employee at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office says there are no immediate reports of major injuries or damage.

Humboldt County spokesman Phil Smith-Hanes says he felt a rolling sensation, but the movement didn’t feel as severe as the magnitude-6.5 quake that struck the same area Jan. 9.