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MENDOCINO CO., 6/22/19 — A earthquake measuring about 5.6, according to the United State Geological Survey, struck a few miles southwest of Petrolia at 8:53 p.m. tonight, and was felt by readers as far south as Ukiah and Lakeport. The quake was measured at 9.5 km in depth. There is no tsunami warning forecasted due to this quake, according to the National Weather Service in Eureka.

The quake was preceded by a 3.3 quake in roughly the same area about 30 minutes prior.

You can submit your report to the USGS “Did you feel it?” page, which tracks the felt intensity of earthquakes. Over 190 responses had been submitted at the time of publication.

Kate Maxwell is the publisher and a founder of The Mendocino Voice. She lives inland but goes to the ocean as much as possible.

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