Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
California
about 50 miles east of Fort Bragg
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash California Today in California: A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck a rural area of Northern California on Wednesday morning at 8:10 a.m. PT. The epicenter was about 50 miles east of Fort Bragg in Mendocino County, roughly 140 miles northeast of San Francisco, at a depth of about 5 miles. The shaking was felt widely, including in Fort Bragg, but authorities reported no immediate damage or injuries.

Original reporting

Moderate earthquake rocks Northern California

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