Preliminary M5.4 Earthquake Strikes in Humboldt County: USGS

A moderate New Year's Day earthquake rattled parts of Northern California, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The 5.4 magnitude temblor was reported at 10:35 a.m. Sunday near Rio Dell in Humboldt County.

Caltrans at around 11 a.m. said State Route 211 at Fernbridge was shut down while crews conduct a safety inspection on the bridge following the quake.

A dispatcher with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from Sunday’s shaker.

Rio Dell was also the epicenter of a recent 6.4 magnitude earthquake. The Dec. 20 temblor was followed by dozens of aftershocks in the same general area, one as strong as 4.6.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.



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