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5.6-Magnitude Redwood Valley Quake Felt Widely, No Fatalities

6/25/2026

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California Quake Strikes

Over 5,000 online reports indicated the quake was strongly felt in Medford, Marina, Hollister, Sparks and Reno.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Redwood Valley, California on June 24 at 8:10 a.m., with no confirmed casualties.
The USGS warned that unreinforced brick and reinforced masonry buildings remain vulnerable despite earthquake-resistant construction.
Officials issued an alert, estimating damage under 1 percent of U.S. GDP and deeming fatalities unlikely.

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Newsom monitors quake

Governor Gavin Newsom’s office is actively monitoring the quake and coordinating with emergency officials.
A quake struck the Willits area of California, causing power outages and aftershocks, with no tsunami threat.
Pacific Gas and Electric said thousands of homes in Willits and nearby communities lost power.
The United States Geological Survey logged at least fifteen aftershocks following the main tremor.

History

Historical Context

On April 18 1906 a magnitude 7.9 quake struck near San Francisco, destroying over 80 percent of the city, killing up to 3,000 people, and prompting Governor George Pardee and Pacific Gas & Electric to lead relief and rebuild power. The June 24 2024 magnitude 5.6 tremor near Redwood Valley revived those memories, leading Governor Gavin Newsom, the USGS and PG&E to issue alerts and assess infrastructure.

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California Quake Strikes

Over 5,000 online reports indicated the quake was strongly felt in Medford, Marina, Hollister, Sparks and Reno.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Redwood Valley, California on June 24 at 8:10 a.m., with no confirmed casualties.
The USGS warned that unreinforced brick and reinforced masonry buildings remain vulnerable despite earthquake-resistant construction.
Officials issued an alert, estimating damage under 1 percent of U.S. GDP and deeming fatalities unlikely.

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