A powerful earthquake has struck the state of California this afternoon, causing tremors over a wide area. The origin of the quake is believed in the area of Sacramento, but reports of tremors have come in from as wide as hundreds away. Emergency services are rapidly evaluating the situation and there no immediate reports of significant damage. Res

A powerful earthquake has devastated California, sending people fleeing for safety. The magnitude of the quake is currently estimated at 7.2 on the Richter scale, making it one of the biggest to affect the state in recent decades. News are still coming in from multiple locations across the state, with indications of significant damage to homes. Em