Eureka Earthquake
Eureka Earthquake
A strong eureka earthquake estimated magnitude 6.5, rocked the Eureka, California area at Saturday afternoon, snapping power lines, toppling televisions, disrupting power throughout the region and forcing the evacuation of at least one mall.
The earthquake was centered under the Pacific Ocean, about 25 miles southwest of Eureka, at 4:27 p.m. A tsunami was not expected, according to the National Weather Service.
The quake, which lasted for around 30 seconds, had power poles waving back and forth along Eureka streets and brought panicked residents out of their homes.
All along Broadway, Eureka’s busiest thoroughfare, lights were out and traffic was heavy as people attempted to get out of town.
Update: The California Highway Patrol in Eureka reported no major damage to roads and bridges and highways and said roads are open.