A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Northern California coast early Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The quake hit around 2:40 a.m. and was centered 22.7 miles southwest of the city of Eureka in Humboldt County, the USGS said.
The quake was followed by several aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 2.6 to 3.9.
No tsunami warning has been issued.
Two injuries have been confirmed, according to the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services, but it did not provide details as to the location or the extent of those injuries.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and PG&E said power is out across the county, with nearly 70,000 customers in the dark. The county OES also said there were reports of widespread damage to roads and homes and advised residents to check their gas and water lines for damage.
The California Highway Patrol closed the Ferndale Bridge for possible structural damage. The bridge crosses the Eel River on Highway 211 just west of Highway 101. It was unclear when the bridge would reopen.
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Source: NBC Bay Area
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