FERNDALE, California (KRON) — A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook Northern California on Friday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The quake struck at 4:38 p.m. about 74 kilometers (46 miles) west-northwest of Ferndale.

The temblor had a depth of 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) and hit off the coast.Stay with KRON4 for updates.

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