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Damage, injuries reported after magnitude 5.6 quake shakes north of Ukiah in Mendocino County
ABC7 Bay Area • • nation
Key Points:
- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Willits, Northern California, causing some injuries, power and water outages, and widespread but mostly minor damage.
- The quake was initially reported as magnitude 6 but later downgraded, and at least a dozen aftershocks followed, mostly below magnitude 2.5.
- Shaking was felt across the Bay Area, including Sonoma, Walnut Creek, and as far south as San Jose, disrupting grocery stores and causing items to fall off shelves.
- Officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and State Sen. Mike McGuire, are coordinating damage assessments, reporting no major infrastructure damage but ongoing outages.
- Emergency crews continue to evaluate the situation, with residents urged to remain cautious following the quake.
