Event Brief
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern California
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Northern California early Thursday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.
WHO: United States Geological Survey
WHAT: earthquake
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 5:31 AM ET
WHERE: Northern California
WHY: Reason not stated in article.
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