4.2 temblor jolts Humboldt County, days after disastrous 6.4 quake

The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was located about 5 miles east of Hydesville and 20 miles south of Bayside, according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey, with a depth of just over 12 miles.|
MARTIN ESPINOZA
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was reported at 11:33 a.m. Saturday about 19 miles southeast of Eureka in Humboldt County, four days after a 6.4 temblor struck the region and left two dead.

The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was located about 5 miles east of Hydesville and 20 miles south of Bayside, according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey, with a depth of just over 12 miles.

There were no initial reports of damage.

The area is still recovering after a significant earthquake was reported early Tuesday morning with an epicenter about 9 miles from Ferndale. Two people died after suffering medical emergencies during that quake, according to authorities, while a dozen people were injured and tens of thousands were left without power.

You can reach Staff Writer Martin Espinoza at 707-521-5213 or martin.espinoza@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @pressreno.

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