Mendocino Earthquake: Damage Light, Preparedness Key

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

A powerful 5.6 quake rattled inland Mendocino County, but thanks to resilient infrastructure, only minor damage and six small injuries were reported. Businesses closed temporarily, but utilities held strong—eight thousand power outages were swiftly resolved, and water leaks in Willits were patched quickly. Geologists confirmed no landslides or liquefaction, and refined the quake’s origin near the Pacific-North American plate boundary. Some residents received alerts after shaking began—a common glitch near epicenters. Aftershocks remain minor, but experts urge everyone to stay prepared: have a…