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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes Northern California, hitting Mendocino County
By Rong-Gong Lin II at Los Angeles Times - California
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The intensity of shaking was considered "moderate" in Ukiah; "light" in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, Clearlake and Cloverdale; and "weak" in the Sonoma County cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Petaluma.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
While the recent earthquake in Northern California did not directly impact Los Angeles , the city's residents and officials should take note of the region's seismic activity. As a major urban center in a seismically active state, Los Angeles must remain vigilant and prepared for earthquakes. The fact that the earthquake's effects were felt in multiple counties, including Mendocino, Sonoma, and Lake counties, serves as a reminder that earthquakes can have far-reaching consequences. In Los Angeles, this means that city officials and residents should continue to prioritize earthquake preparedness and mitigation efforts, including retrofitting buildings and conducting regular drills. Additionally, the city's emergency response plans should be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that they are effective in the event of a major earthquake. By learning from earthquakes that occur in other parts of the state, Los Angeles can improve its own resilience and readiness.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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What is this story about? The intensity of shaking was considered "moderate" in Ukiah; "light" in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, Clearlake and Cloverdale; and "weak" in the Sonoma County cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Petaluma.
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