5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Plumas County in Northern California, USGS says

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Friday, May 12, 2023
5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Plumas County in Northern California, USGS says
A preliminary magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Plumas County in Northern California in Lake Almanor, according to the USGS.

PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Plumas County in Northern California Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake happened at 4:19 p.m. and its epicenter was the bottom of Lake Almanor near East Shore, Calif.

Shaking was felt as far as Sacramento.

Photos from the Plumas Pines Resort show bottles of alcohol that were knocked off the shelves and shattered across the floor.

So far, there have been no reports of injuries or any other major damage.

Stay with us for the latest details on this developing story.