Earthquake bounces homes and causes damage at Fort Bragg and elsewhere • Mendocino Sound

Mendocino Co., 12/5/24 – Mendocino and Humboldt counties were affected by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Thursday morning, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency and tsunami warning for most coastal areas in Northern California and Oregon that was later rescinded.

The quake occurred at 10:44 a.m. off Cape Mendocino in Humboldt County, and the National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning, which was canceled just before noon. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks, according to the US Geological Survey.

Residents were asked to evacuate their homes and businesses throughout the Mendocino Coast.

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties that allows state agencies to quickly enter into contracts to assist with any emergency response in the counties and allows the fairgrounds and state property to be used for sheltering and other measures, his office said Thursday.

People living at Ocean Lake Adult Mobile Home Park, north of the Pudding Creek Bridge, were evacuated as a precaution.

Seismic monitoring drones and helicopters flew over homes at Fort Bragg as soon as the quake struck. Damage has been reported by residents across the North Shore, such as broken glass and possible structural damage to homes. There were no reports of serious injuries in Mendocino and Humboldt counties, according to authorities.

The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office also issued an order to evacuate Noyo Harbor, but now the boats are safe to return to the water. The evacuation process has now been modified to “situational awareness,” meaning residents need to be aware of sea level rise, the sheriff's office said.

While the nearby quake was unlikely to trigger a large tsunami, officials urged residents to avoid the ocean until the waves subsided.

Thursday's earthquake severely affected Northern California because of three tectonic plates located near Cape Mendocino, called the Mendocino Triple Junction, where the Pacific, Gorda and North American plates meet. This area is known for its constant seismic activity because of how the plates interact.

According to PG&E, 1,447 customers in Humboldt County experienced unplanned power outages as of 3 p.m. Thursday, primarily in the cities of Fortuna and Ferndale, as well as in unincorporated areas.

Caltrans said all bridges remained open and are currently safe in Mendocino and Humboldt counties.

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