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5.7 earthquake centered in Plumas County

Lassen County Times

5/23/13

9:00 p.m.

An earthquake struck Plumas County at 8:48 p.m. on Thursday evening. The 5.7 quake struck about 11 miles west/northwest of Greenville near Canyon Dam. It was felt as far away as Sacramento, San Francisco, Chico, and Lake Tahoe.

Minor damage has been reported, including power outages, broken water pipes and items knocked off shelves. The Plumas County Sheriff's office reports being "slammed" by phone calls.

Click here to see USGS map of the quake.

There have been several aftershocks, one as large as 3.5.

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Earthquake rocks northern California

No reports of damage, but the Plumas County Sheriff's office reports being "slammed" by phone calls.

Click here to see USGS map of the quake.

There have been numerous aftershocks.

This will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Herlong Correctional holds Fallen Officers memorial service


Members of the Honor Guard from Federal Correctional Center Herlong, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and High Desert State Prison stand at attention as the names of fallen officers are read out. Photos by Jordan Clary	Members of the Honor Guard raise the flag to half-staff at the opening of the Fallen Officers Memorial.

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