Willits
Coverage of Willits in the Nexus archive.
- Cleanup continues in Mendocino County after its strongest quake in decades
Cleanup continues in Mendocino County after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake caused damage to homes and businesses. The quake's epicenter was in Redwood Valley, southeast of Willits, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a rural area of Northern California near Willits, causing injuries, power outages for over 6,000 residents, and minor structural damage. The quake, the region's strongest since 1940, was felt in Fort Bragg and triggered aftershocks. Officials reported no immediate major damage, and a restaurant in Calpella experienced disrupted operations.
- Rural area in Northern California jolted by its biggest quake since 1940, but no damage reported
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck a rural area of Northern California near Willits, the region's strongest quake since 1940, causing mild shaking and minor damage like fallen objects but no injuries or major structural harm. Aftershocks are expected, though they are likely to remain low in magnitude.