Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Biggest earthquake to hit California in 25 years leaves mess in its wake

Nina Quidit cleans up the Dollar Plus
Nina Quidit cleans up the Dollar Plus and Party Supplies Store in American Canyon, Calif., after an earthquake on Sunday. Quidit and her husband woke up in the early morning hours thanks to the store's alarm company. The couple immediately drove in to begin cleaning. The 6.0-magnitude quake caused six significant fires, including at four mobile homes, said Napa Division Fire Chief Darren Drake.
Alex Washburn / AP

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the heart of California's wine country early Sunday morning, causing injuries, structural damage and power outages.

• More: Strong earthquake hits San Francisco Bay area
• Related: California quake means big damage for Napa Valley wineries

The quake struck about six miles south of Napa and lasted 10 to 20 seconds depending on proximity to the epicenter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the largest to shake the San Francisco Bay Area since the magnitude-6.9 Loma Prieta quake struck in 1989.

Gallery
13 of 13
6.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California
Nicholas George looks under a buckled highway just outside of Napa, Calif., after an earthquake on Sunday.
Josh Edelson / AFP / Getty Images
1 of 13
Nina Quidit cleans up the Dollar Plus
Nina Quidit cleans up the Dollar Plus and Party Supplies Store in American Canyon, Calif., after an earthquake on Sunday. Quidit and her husband woke up in the early morning hours thanks to the store's alarm company. The couple immediately drove in to begin cleaning. The 6.0-magnitude quake caused six significant fires, including at four mobile homes, said Napa Division Fire Chief Darren Drake.
Alex Washburn / AP
2 of 13
6.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California
Bottles of olive oil and vinegar sit on the floor of a business damaged by a reported 6.0 earthquake on Sunday in Napa, Calif.
Justin Sullivan / Getty Images