Eureka Earthquake

6.5 magnitude earthquake rocks Eureka

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Saturday afternoon, shaking buildings south of the Oregon border and knocking out power in several coastal communities. Vote: Did you feel the Eureka quake? Small quake hits Milpitas | Calaveras Dam OK Bay Area reacts to quakes | Earthquake Center (News Source: San Jose Mercury News - 02:05:23)

6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Eureka area

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has struck off the California coast near Eureka.The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake occurred at 4:27 p.m.Officials told the Associated Press they heard the quake caused some power outtages, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage. (News Source: Oakland Tribune - 01:14:26)

Eureka Earthquake: Twitter Pics Tell the Story [PHOTOS]

A strong earthquake (magnitude 6.5) hit off the coast of Northern California today, breaking windows and taking out power lines in some areas. The quake hit at 4:27 pm PT, with the epicenter around 25 miles from Eureka. Being a Saturday with most of the news media not at work, it was left to Twitter to tell the story, with users posting pics to photo site Twitpic almost immediately. Here are the … (News Source: Mashable - 03:06:51)

Update: No tsunami warning after 6.5 earthquake 27 miles from Eureka

No tsunami warning was issued after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean 27 miles from Eureka on Saturday afternoon. There have been multiple aftershocks since the 4:27 p.m. earthquake, which originated 10.2 miles under water, according to the U.S. Geological Survey Web site. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there was no danger of a tsunami … (News Source: The Daily Triplicate - 02:35:51)

6.5 Earthquake Hits Off Eureka Coast

Map: USGS A little before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to USGS , an earthquake of a 6.4/6.5 magnitude “struck 15 miles SW of Eureka at 4:28 p.m.” This, folks, is an above average one, coming on the heels of two small quakes that slightly rattled the Bay Area on Thursday and Friday . Twitter is, understandably, on fire right now: Old Glory Radio : “People outside homes in myrtletown [in … (News Source: SFist - 01:31:43)

Eureka Earthquake MAPS!

LATEST NEWS - MAPS! Here are maps of the Eureka Earthquake today. The Eureka Earthquake off the coast of Ferndale, Petrolia, and Eureka did not produce a tsunami alert says officials. Now residents of Eureka, that the quake is being named after, are describing the 6.3 as a roller not a shaker. One resident reported: “It was […] (News Source: LALATE - 02:11:45)

Eureka Earthquake: 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In California

What’s Your Reaction? FRESNO, Calif - A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Saturday afternoon, shaking buildings south of the Oregon border and knocking out power in several coastal communities. (News Source: The Huffington Post - 02:02:22)

6.5-magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California

A strong earthquake, estimated magnitude 6.5, rocked the Eureka area this afternoon, snapping power lines, toppling televisions, disrupting power and forcing the evacuation of at least one mall. (News Source: Los Angeles Times - 02:05:10)

6.5 earthquake strikes Northern California

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.5 occurred about 25 miles southwest of Eureka, Calif., at 4:27 p.m. Preliminary reports indicate the earthquake was felt as far away as San Francisco. Two aftershocks were reported. (News Source: Los Angeles Times - 01:31:28)

Big 6.5 earthquake hits NorCal coast

EUREKA, Calif., Jan. 9 (UPI) — The U.S, Geological Survey reported late Saturday that a strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake had jarred Northern California near the cities of Eureka and Ferndale. (News Source: UPI - 01:38:19)

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