The U.S. Geological Survey on Monday reported a preliminary 6.2 magnitude earthquake about 24 miles west of Petrolia, in northern California.
The quake struck around 12:10 p.m. local time. It was centered 30.8 miles southwest of Ferndale, 36.3 miles west-southwest of Fortuna and 45.2 miles southwest of Eureka.
There is no tsunami threat, according to the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Tsunami Info Stmt: M6.2 045mi SW Eureka, California 1210PST Dec 20: Tsunami NOT expected
— NWS Tsunami Alerts (@NWS_NTWC) December 20, 2021
Good afternoon Redwood Coast, CA did you feel the M6.2 quake about 24 miles west of Petrolia? https://t.co/f7cGizQEIt The #ShakeAlert system was activated and alerts are being delivered to cell phones. @Cal_OES @CAGeoSurvey pic.twitter.com/cFz2bT1hxY
— USGS ShakeAlert (@USGS_ShakeAlert) December 20, 2021
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