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California rocked by 5.6 earthquake just hours before USA's World Cup game

An area of a World Cup host state in the US has been hit by 5.6 magnitude 5.6 earthquake just over 24 hours before the USA men's national team play their final group game in California

[Earthquake near Mendocino County ]

The earthquake hit near Mendocino County in the World Cup host state of California (Image: Google)

A World Cup host state has been rocked over 24 hours before the USA play their last group stage game in California.

According to local reports, a preliminary magnitude 5.6 earthquake has been recorded to have struck Mendocino County on Wednesday morning (June 24). The state will see home nation USA take on Turkey at Los Angeles Stadium tomorrow (June 25 but will be early morning June 26 in the UK).

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake reportedly hit at 8:10am at around 7 miles north of Redwood Valley. However, some experienced shaking as far as Sacramento, which is around 140 miles away.

[Mendocino County ]

The quake struck in the rural area of Mendocino County (file)(Image: Kyle Schwartz/CalTrout)

The National Tsunami Warning Center has thankfully stated that their is currently no tsunami warning.

Several people were given alerts about the quake, even living as far away as 100 miles. The alert gave brace instructions and informed locals to expect shaking.

California governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the incident, according to the X account run by his press team.

The post read: "Governor Newsom has been briefed on reports of an earthquake in Mendocino County. The Governors Office is closely coordinating with emergency officials and assessing potential impacts and damage."

[The fully installed grass pitch is seen at Los Angeles Stadium (temporarily renamed from SoFi Stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026]

USA is set to play Turkey at the Los Angeles Stadium in over 24 hours time (file)(Image: Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)

Users on social media have reported shaking with others saying family living in the impacted area have seen their house "trashed".

One said: "My cousins house in Mendocino County is trashed. All the drawers opened up everythings off her counters, pictures are off the walls and some smaller items of furniture have been knocked over."

Another wrote: "Well, Redwood Valley, CA, that's one way to start your day! A M5.6 earthquake just said 'good morning'."

US State Senator Mike McGuire also commented on the earthquake and said it was felt "far and wide". He wrote on X: "A 5.7 magnitude earthquake just hit near Redwood Valley in Mendocino County.

"The quake was felt far and wide from Humboldt County in the north to Sonoma County in the south. Were reaching out to County officials focused on potential damage assessments. More to come."

At the time of writing, there has been no official word on injuries or major damage to the area.

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