UPDATE: Two people died as a result of medical emergencies and at least 11 people were hurt after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Humboldt County, sheriff's officials say.
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Northern California coast early Tuesday morning, leaving at least two people dead from medical emergencies, according to theThe quake hit around 2:40 a.m. and was centered 22.7 miles southwest of the city of Eureka in Humboldt County, thePhotos: What to Keep in Your Disaster Emergency Kit
In a 12:15 p.m. Tuesday news release, the sheriff's office reported two people died as a result of medical emergencies during or after the quake. At least 11 people were reported injured, according to the release.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.Two injuries were confirmed earlier, according to the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services. One person had a fractured hip, and the other suffered a head injury. Both people were expected to recover, and no other details were provided.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office and PG&E said power was knocked out across the county, with nearly 70,000 customers in the dark at its peak. The county OES also said there were reports of widespread damage to roads and homes and advised residents to check their gas and water lines for damage.
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