5.9 Quake Rocks Northern California

PALM DESERT – A moderate earthquake rocked Northern California, this afternoon. The quake, measuring 6.0 was downgraded later toa 5.9in magnitude. Ithit at 12:20pm PST about 47 miles west, southwest of Eureka.

An employee at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office says there are no immediate reports of major injuries or damage.

Humboldt County spokesman Phil Smith-Hanes says he felt a rolling sensation.

The quake follows one that hit at the beginning of January, measuring 6.5 in magnitude. that quake caused $22 million in damage, and caused 240 buildings to require repair.

That quake sent about 30 people to emergency rooms.

Today,Eureka Fire Chief Eric Smith says crews are checking on structures damaged in the previous earthquake to make sure they’re secure.

Stay with News Channel 3 and KESQ.com for continuing coverage.