Magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Eureka
May 21, 2023
By KAREN VELIE
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck 94 miles from Eureka on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake hit off the Northern California coast shortly before noon. The earthquake occurred 10 miles below the earth’s surface.
Based on low population numbers and the location of the quake, there does not appear to risk of landslides or liquefaction. In addition, a tsunami is not expected, according to the USGS.
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