Humboldt County, California, homeowners are shaken after the magnitude-4.5 earthquake.
Eureka, Ferndale, and Humboldt County and the surrounding area were rattled by a magnitude-4.5 earthquake that struck West Southwest of Ferndale on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 4:18 p.m. Pacific Time.
The shaking was felt in Bayside, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, Hydesville, McKinleyville, and Rio Dell.
Earthquakes like these serve as a reminder for those who do not have earthquake insurance to look for coverage as soon as possible. These situations happen randomly; stay prepared and protect your home/valuables before it is too late.
Reports from this earthquake
A homeowner in Fortuna, California, states:
“Heard glasses rattling before a BIG single jolt, followed by more glass rattling as it tapered off. The kitchen drawers opened.”
A homeowner in McKinleyville, California, reports:
“I heard the door jolt, then shake for a few seconds. And I felt dizzy for a few minutes afterward. ”
Did you know that your homeowner insurance policy does not cover earthquake damage?
If you own a home in California, consider how an earthquake can instantly wipe out your hard-earned equity. According to a recent three-year data sample, an average of five earthquakes with magnitudes between 5.0 and 6.0 occur yearly in California.
The probability of an earthquake measuring magnitude 6.7 in the next 30 years is 60% in the Los Angeles area and 72% in the San Francisco Bay Area.
If you experience a total loss in an earthquake, can you afford to rebuild, replace your belongings, find another place to live, and pay off your existing loans?
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With our convenient payment plans, you will find a price you can afford. Ask your insurance agent for a quote today. You’ll want GeoVera on your side when the next quake strikes.