Damage from California Earthquake Could Top $1 Billion

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6.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California
A building is seen destroyed following a reported 6.0 earthquake on Aug. 24, 2014 in Napa, Calif.Justin Sullivan—Getty Images
By Maya Rhodan

The earthquake that struck northern California over the weekend is estimated to have caused at least $1 billion in damage and economic losses.

The 6.0-magnitude earthquake was the strongest the area has experienced in 25 years, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS estimated the high economic loss from the widespread damage the quake caused. More than 60,000 Californians were left without power in the quake’s wake. California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in the effected area on Sunday, which includes Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties.

The USGS said there is a 29% probability for a strong aftershock within the next week, though there is only a 5-10% chance that any aftershock will be stronger than the initial quake within the next week.

See the Devastation After Northern California's Earthquake Up Close

6.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California
A building is seen destroyed following a reported 6.0 earthquake on Aug. 24, 2014 in Napa, Calif. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images
6.0 magnitude earthquake hits northern California
A California Highway Patrol officer redirects traffic from a buckled section of California's Highway 12 near Sonoma, Calif.Peter DaSilva—EPA
California Earthquake
A reporter in front of the damaged Vintners Collective multi-winery tasting room in Napa, Calif. Eric Risberg—AP
6.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California
Napa County firefighters spray foam on hot spots from a fire at a mobile home park following the earthquake, in Napa, Calif. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images
APTOPIX California Earthquake
Nina Quidit cleans up the Dollar Plus and Party Supplies Store in American Canyon Calif.Alex Washburn—AP
6.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California
Workers clean up piles of bottles that were thrown from the shelves at Van's Liquors in Napa, Calif.Justin Sullivan—Getty Images
California Earthquake
Olive oil and vinegar seeps from Lucero Olive Oil's tasting room in Napa, Calif.Noah Berger—AP
6.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California
A pedestrian walks by a mobile home that shifted off of its foundation in Napa, Calif. Justin Sullivan—Getty Images

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