- 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.