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Earthquake rattles northern California at magnitude 5.6, per USGS
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Key Points:
- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck northern California near Redwood Valley at 8:10 a.m. PT on June 24, causing alerts across the Bay Area and being felt throughout the region.
- The quake occurred 6 miles from Redwood Valley in Mendocino County, about 125 miles north of San Francisco, at a depth of 8.1 miles.
- No immediate reports of injuries or damage were confirmed, and a smaller 2.5 magnitude aftershock followed shortly after in the same area.
- Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed and his office is coordinating with emergency officials to assess potential impacts, while officials stated there is no tsunami threat.
- According to earthquake magnitude scales, a 5.6 quake can cause slight damage to buildings, but the situation remains under assessment as this is a developing story.
