Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940
Redwood Valley Market owner Alex Chehada looks at items which fell off the shelves after an earthquake in Redwood Valley, Calif., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat via AP)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A rural area of Northern California experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940 on Wednesday morning, causing some injuries but no immediate reports of major damage, officials said.
The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, was about 7 miles (12 kilometers) northwest of the agricultural town of Willits, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was widely felt, including in the coastal city of Fort Bragg. The initial quake was centered inland about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Fort Bragg at 8:10 a.m. PT, and the USGS said it was about 5 miles (8 kilometers) deep.
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