Northern California's Humboldt County was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake.

A major earthquake jolted Northern California people awake, disrupted electricity to hundreds, and damaged buildings and roads early Tuesday.

At 2:34 a.m. local time, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit a little town called Ferndale, located approximately 210 miles northwest of San Francisco.

Pink Blob

The epicenter was located around 10 miles offshore at a depth of approximately 10 miles. Multiple aftershocks ensued.

Widespread damage to roads and residences was recorded, but no fatalities as of the time of this report.

Part of California's far north coast, the area has redwood forests, mountains, a port, and a state university. It has few people living there.

Ferndale Bridge

Authorities shut down  Ferndale bridge as it has expereinced few damages due to earthquake today

The county sheriff's information specialist, Samantha Karges, stated in an email that two persons were hurt but that they were both expected to make full recoveries.

Thick Brush Stroke

Ferndale also received an earthquake in 1992 which was of 7.3 magnitude and was continued for 2-3 minutes.

Green Location Pin

California had two of its largest earthquakes on June 28, 1992.