An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 struck about 16 miles southwest of Cape Mendocino on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
North Coast earthquake strikes off Cape Mendocino Sept. 24, 2022.
The quake occurred at a depth of 8 miles at a point along a seismically active zone known to scientists as the Mendocino Triple Junction where three crustal plates converge off the northern California coast.First published on September 24, 2022 / 3:19 PMCreate your free account or log inPlease enter valid email address to continue
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