Earthquake in California Today: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Triggers Fire, Gas Leaks

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Northern Bay Area in California on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Reports say that at least 70 people were taken to hospital. There were also several reports of gas leaks, water line breakage, fire, and power outage. Two major injuries have been reported, and hospitals have been very busy with moderate injuries, Napa Division Fire Chief John Callanan said earlier. The quake caused six significant fires, including at four mobile homes, Napa Division Fire Chief Darren Drake said. The damage from the fires is not yet clear but it appears significant, he said. Several other … Continue reading Earthquake in California Today: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Triggers Fire, Gas Leaks

California Earthquake Magnitude 6.9 Strucks Eureka (VIDEO)

California Earthquake 2014 Credit: AP A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit California on Sunday night, March 9, 2014. The The quake’s epicenter was located at 50 miles west and four miles deep of Eureka, California. There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage to properties. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the 6.9-magnitude quake struck at 10:18 p.m. PDT Sunday . Several aftershocks measuring up to 4.6-magnitude were also felt. Watch the following latest news video report about the 6.9-magnitude quake in Eureka, California. Continue reading California Earthquake Magnitude 6.9 Strucks Eureka (VIDEO)