California rocked by strongest earthquake in nearly 90 years ^5.6%

The Independent - By Olga R. Rodriguez, Christopher Weber - 6/25/2026, 7:35 AM

Anecdotal 22.9% - Appeal to Authority 14.3% - Availability Heuristic 12.9%

Northern California experienced its strongest earthquake since 1940 on Wednesday morning when a 5.6-magnitude tremor struck Mendocino County, causing widespread shaking but no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The earthquake hit about 7 miles (12 kilometers) northwest of Willits, an agricultural town, at 8:10 a.m. PT,... more