A powerful earthquake has jolted the state of California this afternoon, sending tremors across a wide area. The origin of the quake was located in the zone of Sacramento, but testimonies of movement have come in from as far as hundreds away. Emergency services are currently evaluating the situation and seem to be no immediate signs of major damage

A powerful earthquake has struck California, sending citizens fleeing for safety. The intensity of the quake is currently estimated at 6.8 on the Richter scale, making it one of the most powerful to impact the state in recent decades. Reports are currently coming in from different locations across the area, with indications of significant damage t