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

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

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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.

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