4.9 magnitude earthquake shakes California Santa Cruz

The quake struck at 1:14 PM local time, centered approximately 12 miles southwest of Eureka, California.

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Initially recorded as a 5.6, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) officially downgraded the event to a magnitude 5.4.

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Residents reported feeling moderate to strong shaking as far south as Santa Rosa and as far north as the Oregon border.

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The earthquake occurred at a relatively shallow depth of 9.3 miles, increasing the intensity of the surface vibrations.

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Minor structural damage, including shattered windows and cracked plaster, has been reported in downtown Eureka and Ferndale.

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Local utility companies confirmed that approximately 15,000 customers briefly lost power following the initial jolt.

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Caltrans has temporarily closed Highway 101 near the Eel River bridge for a safety inspection to check for potential structural fissures.

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The National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that there is no risk of a tsunami following this inland-coastal event.

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