Details of the Earthquake
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Northern California on Tuesday evening at 7:40 p.m. The quake struck approximately eight miles away from Healdsburg, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The epicenter was located about five miles east-southeast of Cloverdale, roughly 19 miles from Clearlake and 22 miles from the city of Santa Rosa. The seismic activity originated at a depth of about 3.4 miles.
Impact and Response
Residents in the surrounding areas experienced light to moderate shaking from the earthquake, which was estimated to cause only minimal damage, as per the USGS’s analysis. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of significant impacts or injuries.
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