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A 6.4 magnitude earthquake cracked a bridge, knocked out power for thousands, and triggered over a dozen rippling aftershocks in Northern California

Natalie Musumeci   

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake cracked a bridge, knocked out power for thousands, and triggered over a dozen rippling aftershocks in Northern California
  • A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Northern California early Tuesday.
  • The quake left thousands without power and triggered at least a dozen aftershocks.

A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Northern California early Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands without power and triggering at least a dozen aftershocks, according to officials and reports.

The "notable" quake struck at 2:34 a.m. local time about 7.5 miles southwest of the Humboldt County city of Ferndale, $4.

At least 12 aftershocks followed when the huge quake hit, according to the agency's data.

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office said that at least two people were injured as a result of the earthquake, $4. There were "widespread damages to roads and homes" reported throughout Humboldt County after the quake, the sheriff's office $4.

The earthquake knocked out power for more than 70,000 customers, and damaged a local bridge, splintering the asphalt.

"The bridge is closed while we conduct safety inspections due to possible seismic damage," California transportation officials $4.



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