Emergency responders are currently working to assess the damage after a significant earthquake struck California this morning/afternoon. The epicenter of the quake was located around the area of San Francisco/Los Angeles/Sacramento, with accounts of widespread damage and potential casualties. Local authorities are urging residents to remain indoors

Emergency officials are reporting a significant earthquake has struck the northern/southern/central region of California. The intensity of the quake is currently estimated to be around 8 on the Richter scale, according to early reports from the United States Geological Survey. Reports are coming in of widespread structural issues across several cit