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magnitude 5.6
Coverage of magnitude 5.6 in the Nexus archive.
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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Northern California, triggering a shake alert in the Bay Area. While many Bay Area residents did not feel the quake, those further north reported significant shaking. No major damage has been reported.
- Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California, but no immediate reports of damage or injuries
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck a remote area of Northern California, approximately 140 miles northeast of San Francisco and 50 miles east of Fort Bragg. The quake, felt widely including in Fort Bragg, was 5 miles deep, followed by a 2.5 magnitude aftershock. No major damage or injuries were immediately reported.