A 6.9 magnitude earthquake has struck 50 miles of Eureka in Humboldt California. This is well north of San Francisco and the quake was centered in the Pacific Ocean. No tsunami warnings were issued. A 6.9 earthquake only 50 miles off the Eureka Humboldt coast could cause some damage and injuries in California. The quake was originally recorded as ‘only’ 6.1. Going from 6.1 to 6.9 is a big upgrade.
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| 6.9 magnitude earthquake 50 miles west of Eureka in Humboldt California |
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#UPDATE: Massive 6.9M earthquake hits off NorCal coast, felt as far away as #SanFrancisco http://t.co/ANJEWxhSsJ
— KTVU (@KTVU) March 10, 2014
#BREAKING USGS is reporting a 6.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Ferndale, California
— KRON 4 News (@kron4news) March 10, 2014
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Pacific 50 miles west of Eureka, California – @USGS http://t.co/yj6j86Crt8
— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) March 10, 2014
There was also a large earthquake earlier in the day in Oaxaca, Mexico. It was originally recorded as magnitude 6.3, but was later downgraded to 5.8.
5.8-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Mexico http://t.co/mt3qFH2egV
— KRON 4 News (@kron4news) March 10, 2014
5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes southwestern Mexico; no initial reports of damage or injuries http://t.co/ti1qHzHWti
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 10, 2014