00:00A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off Northern California Wednesday night.
00:04The USGS recorded the shaking at 8.56 p.m. near the coastal community of Petrolia.
00:10The initial magnitude was reported as 4.6 before being upgraded to 5.0.
00:16According to the report, the epicenter was roughly 71 miles west of Petrolia,
00:21at a depth of approximately one mile.
00:24More than 100 people submitted reports describing weak shaking.
00:27Reports came from communities including Arcata, Garberville, McKinleyville, and Whitethorn.
00:34The USGS classified the earthquake as a green alert, indicating a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
00:40However, that assessment does not rule out localized effects.
00:45Two smaller magnitude 2.7 earthquakes had also been recorded in the same area during the previous week.
00:51Officials remind residents that earthquake safety starts with three simple actions.
00:56Drop, cover, and hold on.
00:58After the shaking stops, people should remain alert for possible aftershocks and other hazards.
01:04Disclosure.
01:04This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
