Strong Earthquake Off California Leads to Tsunami Warning
Strong Earthquake Hits Northern California
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7 struck off the coast of a sparsely populated region of northern California on Thursday, leading to a brief tsunami warning that has since been canceled. The earthquake struck at 10:44 AM Pacific Time, centered approximately 63 km west of Ferndale at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
Tsunami Warning Issued and Canceled
Following the quake, coastal towns were advised to evacuate low-lying regions. The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning affecting approximately 4.7 million residents across California and Oregon. This alert was later rescinded about 90 minutes post-quake.
Community Impact and Response
- Ferndale: Residents reported minor damages with broken items in stores, but no injuries.
- Eureka: Officials confirmed no major structural damage.
- San Francisco: Despite not feeling the quake, citizens received alerts and were prompted to seek higher ground.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a state of emergency as a precaution. The region's tectonic activity is well-known, with historical earthquakes also causing significant damage.
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