A powerful earthquake has hit the state of California this afternoon, sending tremors across a wide area. The focus of the quake is believed in the zone of Sacramento, but reports of tremors have come in from as far as miles east. Emergency services are rapidly checking the situation and there no immediate reports of significant damage. Residents a

A powerful earthquake has struck California, sending residents fleeing for safety. The magnitude of the quake is currently estimated at 6.8 on the Richter scale, making it one of the most powerful to affect the state in recent decades. Reports are currently coming in from different locations across the region, with indications of significant destr