An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale has hit 100 miles out of the coast of Northern California today. The U.S Geological Survey has confirmed the magnitude of the quake.
To calm everybody’s nerves, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has confirmed the earthquake is not powerful enough to trigger the destructive and dreaded tsunami. There are also no reported incidences of reported damage, injuries, or deaths.
The epicenter of the quake is said to be so close to the surface; 7.5 miles down to be precise. The people that felt the quake the most were the residents of Ferndale, California; a town of about 1,300 residents and some cattle.
Ferndale is located some 120 miles south of Oregon and 250 miles north of San Francisco. There are claims on Twitter of people in San Francisco reporting to have felt the quake.
6.9 #earthquake off coast felt lightly in #Ferndale. No damage reported.
— Ferndale Enterprise (@FrndEnterprise) December 8, 2016
Earthquake just now is said to be unlikely to generate a tsunami. pic.twitter.com/9f6Cjeq1A0
— 905KHSU (@905KHSU) December 8, 2016
6.9 #earthquake off coast was enough to wake one up but was a “roller” compared to a “jolter.” Not one picture frame affected. #Ferndale
— Ferndale Enterprise (@FrndEnterprise) December 8, 2016
*Correction. 6.8 #earthquake. Felt like a mild 4.2 in Ferndale.
— Ferndale Enterprise (@FrndEnterprise) December 8, 2016
“Pretty big long roller,” said dairyman Dennis Leonardi about 6.8 off coast. #ferndaleearthquake
— Ferndale Enterprise (@FrndEnterprise) December 8, 2016
“Knew it was good sized but far off coast, was rolling not jolting, said #Ferndale Chamber Prez Karen Pingitore. #earthquake
— Ferndale Enterprise (@FrndEnterprise) December 8, 2016
“Came in like a rolling heavy wave” said #Ferndale Chamber Prez Karen Pingitore. “Cats wanted out at 3 am; not like them.” #earthquake
— Ferndale Enterprise (@FrndEnterprise) December 8, 2016
Btw, we just went to look at the world’s #largestlivinglightedChristmastree and not one bulb is out of place. #ferndale #earthquake
— Ferndale Enterprise (@FrndEnterprise) December 8, 2016
Btw, we just went to look at the world’s #largestlivinglightedChristmastree and not one bulb is out of place. #ferndale #earthquake
— Ferndale Enterprise (@FrndEnterprise) December 8, 2016
