Tag : California geology

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake has reportedly struck near Eureka, California, shaking communities in Humboldt County and beyond. While details about the extent of damage, injuries, or response efforts are still unclear, the quake is believed to have originated along the Pacific Ocean's seismic zone, an area prone to tectonic activity. Residents experienced severe tremors, prompting emergency services and seismologists to closely monitor the area.