"Northern California Rattled by Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake"

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Northern California, with several aftershocks recorded in the region. The quake occurred near Fall River Mills in Shasta County, with reports of shaking felt in surrounding areas. No damages or injuries have been reported so far, but the California Geological Survey warns that structures near the epicenter could be at risk. The area has several fault lines, including Holocene and quaternary faults. The state's earthquake warning system was activated, and a smaller earthquake of magnitude 2.9 was recorded prior to the main quake.