Calif. 5.6 Quake Likely Unrelated to Global Seismic Spikes, Experts Say
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A 5.6 magnitude quake near Willits in Mendocino County rattled Northern California, with damage but no injuries, as several strong earthquakes occurred worldwide on the same day. Seismologists say there’s no evidence of a connection and that the timing is coincidental; inspectors are assessing damaged buildings, and officials stress the importance of ongoing earthquake preparedness in California.
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