A preliminary 6.0 magnitude earthquake startled people living in northern California awake this morning.
The earthquake's epicenter was located about six miles south-southwest of Napa and 51 miles west-southwest of Sacramento and hit about 3:20 a.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It's the largest tremor to shake the Bay Area since the 1989 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta quake, the USGS told the Associated Press.
While there was no immediate report of injuries, several people living in the region reported falling dishes and violent shaking.
"I was alone in the house so I didn't know what to do, and the first thing when it stopped - I ran under the table and tried to get cover because it's the first thing they say to do for an earthquake is get under the table," said Diana Martini, who lives in Valejo.
Dozens of social media users posted photos and videos of damage inside their homes.
Manisha Galena posted the below video from Alameda, California.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company showed more than 15,000 customers without power, primarily in Napa, Sonoma and Santa Rosa Counties.
Rohnert Park police in Sonoma County said there had been several power outages but no reports of major injuries or damage.
Kevin Wing, a freelance producer for ABC News who lives about 35 minutes from Napa, said the shaking lasted for about 30 seconds, adding that it was the strongest earthquake he felt in years.
Instagram user @enorym posted the below photo, saying there was no injuries but plenty of things broken at his parents' home.
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