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HUMBOLDT COUNTY (CBS SF) – A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Monday afternoon, triggering the ShakeAlert system.
According to the US Geological Survey, the 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck at 12:10 p.m., and officials said the epicenter was in the Pacific Ocean, about 44 miles southwest of Eureka and about 25 miles west of Petrolia, the closest community to the epicenter.
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The earthquake prompted activation of the ShakeAlert telephone system along the Redwood Coast.
Map of a 6.2 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County on December 20, 2021 (USGS)
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Visitors to the USGS site from across Northern California reported that the earthquake was felt, including some in the Bay Area, along with residents in Lake and Mendocino counties.
Officials said there should be no tsunami from this earthquake. The reported damage from the earthquake was minor.
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– Caroline Titus (@caroline95536) December 20, 2021
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There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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