Saturday, January 9, 2010

Major Earthquake Hits Northern California

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit 22 miles WNW of Ferndale, California. Damage has been reported across northern California including Eureka and Ferndale. Preliminary reports indicate the earthquake was felt as far away as San Francisco.
The 6.5 magnitude quake appears to have occurred along the Russ fault.


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