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6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Humboldt Coast

The US Geological Survey has revised downward the strength of an earthquake that struck this morning about 100 miles west of Ferndale off the Humboldt County coast. The 6.5-magnitude quake struck at 6:49 a.m. No damage or injuries have been reported. The Pacific Tsunami Center has said there is no tsunami danger to the coast and has not issued any warnings. The quake, recorded at a depth of six miles, was felt as far away as Fresno and Shasta Counties as well as central Oregon near Bend.