The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 10:44 a.m., was under the Pacific Ocean, about 65 miles off the coast of Eureka in Humboldt County, originating about 0.6 miles below ground.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-05 14:15:47">December 5, 2024 at 2:15 PM EST</time>

The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 10:44 a.m., was under the Pacific Ocean, about 65 miles off the coast of Eureka in Humboldt County, originating about 0.6 miles below ground.{ai:summary}<p>A significant earthquake occurred at 10:44 a.m. under the Pacific Ocean, approximately 65 miles off Eureka in Humboldt County. The quake originated about 0.6 miles below the surface. </p><p>#other</p>

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