A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Mendocino County in Northern California on Wednesday morning, causing minor damage, power outages and multiple aftershocks.
The earthquake was centered near Willits in Mendocino County but was felt much farther away, with residents reporting the tremor in Ukiah, Redwood Valley, San Jose, Sacramento and parts of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Many people across Northern California received earthquake warnings through the MyShake app and USGS ShakeAlert system.
Early reports suggested the earthquake caused limited but noticeable damage in the affected region, with the quake cracking walls, knocking items off shelves, and leaving thousands without electricity.
There were no immediate reports of major injuries or significant structural damage, but officials are monitoring the situation as aftershocks remain possible.
