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Earth Is Shaking: Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Northern California Coast

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off Northern California near Petrolia at a depth of 2.1 km. Authorities confirmed that no tsunami was expected

Eureka, California. Photo: Shutterstock Eureka, California. Photo: Shutterstock

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California early Thursday, November 5, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The earthquake occurred at 04:56 UTC, approximately 114 kilometers west of Petrolia, California, at a shallow depth of 2.1 kilometers.

The National Weather Service's National Tsunami Warning Center issued an information statement following the earthquake, confirming that a tsunami was not expected.

The center's statement described the event as a magnitude 4.5 earthquake located approximately 75 miles southwest of Eureka, California, at 8:56 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, November 4.

No tsunami warning or advisory was issued.

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