A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 shook a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning. The earthquake was centered about 140 miles northeast of San Francisco and was felt in areas including the city of Fort Bragg.
The epicenter was located inland, approximately 50 miles east of Fort Bragg, at 8:10 a.m. Pacific Time. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake was about 5 miles deep. A smaller, 2.5 magnitude tremor followed near the epicenter a few minutes later.
Despite the shaking, there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. Local businesses experienced minor disruptions, such as rattling plates and bottles falling from shelves, but operations continued shortly after.
Officials at the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office described the shaking as mild and stated they had not received any calls about damage or injuries.