According to the USGS, there have been over 30 aftershocks recorded in the area, including one with a magnitude of 4.3 close to Petrolia.
According to DeLong, there are currently no comprehensive reports on landslides or other damage brought on by the earthquakes.
Reporters were informed by California Governor Gavin Newsom that damage assessments are in progress. He said that in order to provide additional resources to the response as needed, he signed a declaration of state of emergency.
According to the city manager, there have been reports of minor damage throughout Humboldt County, including to roofs in Ferndale. Roads in Rio Dell have cracks, and a middle school gas leak has been fixed, Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Carter told ABC News.
State Senator Mike McGuire estimates that about 10,000 customers in Humboldt County are without power.
According to the USGS, earthquake early warning system shake alerts were sent as far south as Salinas, California, and as far north as Lincoln City, Oregon.
According to the USGS, the “system was activated and performed as designed.”
The USGS said the alerts reached at least half a million people.
According to the USGS, there is currently a 34% chance of a magnitude 5 earthquake happening within the next week and a 5% chance of an earthquake of magnitude 6 or higher.
People should be ready for aftershocks in the days and weeks ahead, according to USGS officials.
According to a White House spokesperson, President Joe Biden has been informed about the earthquake.
The spokesperson, Jeremy Edwards, issued a statement saying, “At his direction, Senior Administration and FEMA Regional officials are in touch with their state and local counterparts in California and Oregon.” “At this time, there are no requests for federal assistance, but we stand ready to provide additional support as needed.”
