Magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Northern California
By Vinni Maciel* | Tuesday, December 20, 2022
An earthquake measuring 6.4 Richter scale hit the region of Northern California, in the United States, in the early hours of Tuesday (20).
Damage is seen on California State Route 211 leading to the Ferndale Bridge
Photo: Justin Maxon/Reproduction
The information is from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), which monitors earthquakes around the world.
The quake's epicenter occurred near the cities of Ferndale and Eureka on the north coast of the state, at a depth of 16 kilometers, around 02:30 am.
The earthquake caused power outages for tens of thousands of customers in Humbolt County. In addition, roads and buildings in several cities suffered severe damage.
Seaside County is more than 200 miles north of San Francisco in a seismically active area.
Tuesday's quake was followed by more than 40 aftershocks, including a large one about five minutes after the main quake with a magnitude of 4.6, according to the USGS.
The earthquake occurred during the early morning
Image: US Geological Survey
Among the damaged roads is the one through Fernbridge, a historic stretch of the River Eel that serves as the main route for Ferndale residents to get to Eureka, the county's largest town. The bridge was closed on Tuesday, and pictures showed a crack had formed in the nearby road.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office said there was widespread damage from the quake but that no tsunami was expected.
*With information from news agencies.
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