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Are earthquakes happening more? What to know on earthquake frequency.
Are earthquakes happening more often with greater severity? Here is what we know now.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake rattled northern California the morning of Wednesday, June 24, triggering alerts across the Bay Area, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The quake was recorded just over 6 miles from Redwood Valley at 8:10 a.m. PT and felt by people across the region, the USGS said.
It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured or whether damage had been reported. Data provided by USGS
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