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Bobstandard

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5. I felt in in Northern Sonoma county

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 12:17 PM

10 hrs ago

Just before the quake my phone cranked out a klaxon alarm that scared the shit out of me! It was the USGS earthquake warning system. By the time I read the “duck and cover” warning on screen my bed was shaking. Gently, thank goodness. The tremors lasted for several seconds. No damage.

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5.6 magnitude earthquake in Mendocino County [View all] Auggie 11 hrs ago OP

I'm here in Sac -- didn't feel it, but my wife did obamanut2012 11 hrs ago #1

I was recently shaken by a 5.5 quake here in Japan RazorbackExpat 10 hrs ago #2

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Hope all is well. Love the Mendocino Coast. surfered 10 hrs ago #4

I felt in in Northern Sonoma county Bobstandard 10 hrs ago #5

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