A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck a remote area of Northern California on Wednesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey, with no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.
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The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, was located about 140 miles (225 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco, according to the US Geological Survey.
The tremor was widely felt, including in the coastal fishing town of Fort Bragg.
The USGS said the quake struck inland about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Fort Bragg at 8.10 am (local time) and was about 5 miles (8 kilometers) deep.
Brie Leon and colleagues had just opened Club Calpella Restaurant when the shaking began, rattling plates and bottles.
“I had just turned the open sign on and went back into the kitchen, and that’s when it happened,” she said, as cited by AP. “It almost felt like something hit the building.”
Nearly 657,000 earthquake early warning alerts were issued through the MyShake app across Northern California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services said.
Cal OES said it had not received reports of damage or injuries but was coordinating with local authorities to assess any potential impacts.
