A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Northern California, centered near Mendocino County, resulting in some injuries and widespread power outages. This quake is noted as the largest in the region since 1940, causing significant shaking felt across the Bay Area and further. Despite the tremors, no fatalities were reported, and the state’s earthquake warning system successfully alerted over a million residents ahead of the event. Numerous aftershocks followed, and local businesses reported damage, including broken glass and merchandise losses. The earthquake triggered emergency responses, along with discussions about the effectiveness of alerts that were sent out even to areas that experienced minimal shaking.