A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck offshore Northern California at 12:20 p.m. PST, about 35 miles from Petolia and 50 miles from Eureka, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. This is the second earthquake in the area in less than a month.
Damage from the 6.5-magnitude temblor that affected Humboldt County in mid-January was estimated to top $28 million, according to the most recent reports.
There were no immediate damage reports. Insurance Journal will provide updates as they become available.
For more information, visit http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/nc71348851.php#details.
Source: USGS
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Alaska Airlines Vows IT Upgrades After Outage Forces 400 Flight Cancellations 
Update: Catastrophe Bond Investors Told to Brace for Jamaica Payout 
Viewpoint: Insurance and AI – A Double-Edged Sword 
Trucking App Trucker Path Launches Retail Insurance Agency 
