2 minor earthquakes shake off Northern California coast near Ferndale
Two minor earthquakes occurred off the Northern California coast within a span of five hours late Thursday and early Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The first undersea quake had a 3.8 magnitude and struck at 11 p.m. Thursday, about 51 miles west of Petrolia and 53 miles west-southwest of Ferndale.
The second quake was reported at 4:03 a.m., about seven miles east of the first one.
No damage was reported in connection with either quake.
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