4.9 Aftershock Follows 5.9 Earthquake Off Coast Of Northern California

Earthquake hitting off coast of Northern California is 5.9 magnitude

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck a spot off the coast of Northern California on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The earthquake hit at 6:59 p.m. and was centered in a spot 55.5 miles west of Ferndale, a town of about 1,300 people along the Pacific Coast. The earthquake had a depth of 1.2 miles.

An earthquake of 3.0 or greater magnitude hasn't hit the area in the last 10 days, according to the Los Angeles Times.

It was followed by a 4.9 magnitude aftershock, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, which is asking residents to report what they felt. 

There was no reported danger of tsunami or reports of damage.