Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Shakes Northern California

FERNDALE, Calif. (AP) – Officials say a strong earthquake in Northern California has cut off power to thousands and damaged roads and homes. No injuries have been reported in the magnitude 6.4 earthquake early Tuesday near Ferndale. That’s a small community over 200 miles northwest of San Francisco and close to the Pacific Coast. Authorities say no tsunami is expected. But the Humboldt County emergency management agency says there is widespread damage to roads and homes. KRCR-TV reports that authorities closed an important bridge in Ferndale that is showing damage. Some gas leaks have also been reported. More than 70,000 customers are without power in the county.