Northern California hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake

A Santa Rosa resident reported hearing a loud noise and having paintings fall from their walls due to the earthquake

Fire officials in Northern California responded Tuesday evening to reports of

gas leaks, gas odors, blown fire alarms and stuck elevators due to a 4.4 magnitude earthquake.

This was according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department.

This was according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department.

A little more than 50 miles north of San Francisco, the earthquake was centered in Santa Rosa.

The 4.4 temblor was struck around 6:39 p.m. PT

According to the San Francisco Chronicle this was quickly followed by a 3.9 magnitude one

The epicenter was about 4.66 miles underground