A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northern California, USA, today (June 24, 2026), according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicenter was located 11 kilometers north of Redwood Valley — a small community about 200 kilometers north of San Francisco — and had a shallow focal depth of just 8 kilometers.
Shallow Quake Triggers Alerts, Minimal Reports of Damage
Residents reported feeling a brief but noticeable tremor. Workers at a local pharmacy were preparing to open for the day when earthquake alerts sounded on their mobile phones. “We looked at our phones, then at each other — and then we felt it,” said local residents, describing the shaking as short-lived and unsettling, though not severe.
Fonell Dale, operations supervisor at the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, described the shaking as mild and confirmed no reports of injuries or damage so far. A follow-up 2.5-magnitude aftershock occurred minutes later near the same area.
State Response Underway
California Governor Gavin Newsom is coordinating with local officials to assess the situation, according to a statement from his office. Meanwhile, staff at Cafe One in Fort Bragg reported items shaking during the event, though they noted the tremor ended quickly and was not particularly strong.
Early footage from the area has begun circulating online, capturing reactions and conditions shortly after the quake hit.