M5.5 Quake Confirmed in California Near Pacific Coast

June 24, 2019

The U.S. Geological Survey a magnitude 5.5 earthquake has hit near the Pacific coast of Northern California.

The agency says the earthquake struck at 8:53 p.m. on Saturday at a spot 17.3 miles southwest of Scotia, a town of 850 people.

The earthquake had a depth of 5.6 miles.

Media reports says the earthquake was felt in the region. There are no immediate reports of damage.

Topics California

Was this article valuable?

Here are more articles you may enjoy.