A magnitude 5.6 earthquake rattled northern California the morning of Wednesday, June 24, triggering alerts across the Bay Area, according to the United States Geological Survey.

When and Where It Struck

The quake was recorded just over 6 miles from Redwood Valley at 8:10 a.m. Pacific Time and felt by people across the region, the USGS said. Redwood Valley is in Mendocino County, about 125 miles north of San Francisco.

Depth and Initial Damage Assessment

It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured or whether damage had been reported. Data provided by USGS showed the earthquake was 8.1 miles deep.

Governor Newsom Briefed

Gov. Gavin Newsom's office confirmed in a post on social media that he's been briefed on the earthquake. "The Governor's Office is closely coordinating with emergency officials and assessing potential impacts and damage," his office said.

A Smaller Aftershock Follows

Not long after, a smaller 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck again in Redwood Valley. As of 9 a.m. Pacific Time, officials said a tsunami was not anticipated.

No Injuries or Damage Reported

Officials........

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