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Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural area of Northern California near Willits, causing injuries, power outages for over 6,000 residents, and minor structural damage. The quake, the region's strongest since 1940, was felt in Fort Bragg and triggered aftershocks. Officials reported no immediate major damage, and a restaurant in Calpella experienced disrupted operations.
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