6.5 MAG off Coast of California with Aftershocks

Aftershocks Rattle Eureka Residents

By Ari B. Bloomekatz and Garrett Therolf

January 11, 2010
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Reporting from Los Angeles and Eureka, Calif. - The day after a powerful earthquake rocked the Northern California city of Eureka, minor aftershocks continued to rattle windows Sunday, and officials surveyed an estimated $12.5 million in damage.

Nevertheless, residents were relieved that the 6.5 magnitude temblor did not cause more serious damage when it struck offshore Saturday about 33 miles southwest of the coastal city of 26,000.

"It appears we dodged a bullet. It could have been far, far worse," said Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro (D-Arcata). "I think it was a very scary experience for everybody."