Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes Northern California, hitting Mendocino County

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Northern California on Wednesday, specifically impacting Mendocino County in the U.S. According to data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the seismic event reached a preliminary magnitude of 5.6. This earthquake rattled the region, marking a significant geological occurrence in the area. The reports confirm the magnitude and the specific location of the impact within the state of California, focusing on the affected Northern region.