A 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted Northern California’s Mendocino County on Wednesday morning, causing a series of aftershocks throughout the area. The quake struck near the town of Willits at approximately 8:10 am PDT, with its epicenter located nearly five miles beneath the surface, as reported by officials.
Residents across a broad swath, including those in Willits, Ukiah, Redwood Valley, San Jose, Sacramento, and parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, felt the tremors. Many locals received emergency alerts via earthquake warning systems while authorities kept a close watch on developments.
Initial assessments pointed to minor damages within affected communities, such as cracked walls and fallen objects, along with temporary business interruptions. Power outages were reported by thousands of residents, as emergency teams carried out infrastructure inspections and evaluated the quake’s impact.
In Ukiah, officials confirmed there were no major injuries or significant structural damages caused by the earthquake. Precautionary measures were taken as city crews inspected public buildings and older structures, mindful of potential further aftershocks.
Authorities assured that there was no tsunami threat associated with this seismic event. Emergency agencies urged the public to stay vigilant and adhere to safety guidelines as aftershocks continued to be felt in the region.