NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – A large earthquake that hit Thursday night near Greenville in Plumas County was felt by people around Northern California, and set off a series of dozens of aftershocks.

The 5.7-magnitude quake occurred at 8:47 p.m. It was centered six miles west northwest of Greenville and 26 miles southwest of Susanville, at a depth of 6.8 miles, according to the US Geological Survey.

By 10 p.m., the US Geological Survey reported about 30 aftershocks, the largest of which was 3.5 in magnitude.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. reported about 660 customers were without power in the Prattville area, with the power there going out about 50 minutes after the quake.

Residents from around the North State and Nevada reported feeling the big quake, with the US Geological Survey receiving more than 7,500 shake reports by 10 p.m.

Some Lake County residents also were reporting on social media Thursday evening that they felt the quake.

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