4.9 magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California
Earthquake richter scale (Gary S Chapman/Getty Images) (BOULDER CREEK, Calif) -- A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Northern California early Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).The epicenter struck at a depth of 10.9 km (6.77 miles) near Boulder Creek, California, approximately 65 miles southeast of San Francisco.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.