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From ABC News: A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in Northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The epicenter is near Petrolia, in Humboldt County, the USGS said.
Also, a tsunami warning has been issued for coastal areas in California and Oregon, including San Francisco. The warning will remain in effect from Davenport, California, to Douglas/Lane Line Oregon, until further notice, the National Tsunami Warning Center said.
The earthquake was reported at 10:44 a.m. local time, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center.
Smaller aftershock earthquakes are reportedly occurring in surrounding areas.
In an update at noon Pacific Time, officials announced the tsunami warning has now been lifted.
An announcement by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services reads: “Per @USGS Tsunami Warning in effect. A tsunami Warning is now in effect which includes the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Davenport, California (10 miles NW of Santa Cruz) to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon (10 miles SW of Florence). – Event details: Preliminary magnitude 7.3 (Mwp) earthquake / Lat: 40.348, Lon: -124.733 at 2024-12-05T18:44:24 UTC Tsunami warnings mean that a tsunami with significant inundation is expected or occurring. Warnings indicate that widespread dangerous coastal flooding accompanied by powerful currents are possible and may continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival.”
Per @USGS Tsunami Warning in effect.
A tsunami Warning is now in effect which includes the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Davenport, California (10 miles NW of Santa Cruz) to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon (10 miles SW of Florence). – Event details: Preliminary…
— California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (@Cal_OES) December 5, 2024
If you are near the coast after an #earthquake, you may need to evacuate as soon as the shaking stops.
Earthquakes can lead to #tsunami, and you should not return until there is an all clear announcement.
Sign up for alerts and more at https://t.co/pmfpuVtxvq pic.twitter.com/qX47Osl4wP
— Listos California (@ListosCA) December 5, 2024
Social media users are posting videos of the aftermath, including swimming pools sloshing repeatedly.
Since when is our pool a wave pool omg this is crazy. It’s still rolling 10 min later there’s apparently a 6.0 near the coast 😬 #earthquake #california pic.twitter.com/4jXnbgq468
— Sultana🏴☠🍋 (@anatlus89) December 5, 2024
Earthquake. pic.twitter.com/4Yclf6z6WA
— VonDoom ☕️ (@CryptoVonDoom) December 5, 2024
At the Victorian Inn. #earthquake #temblor pic.twitter.com/YBFehi6nu3
— Caroline Titus (@caroline95536) December 5, 2024
#Earthquake California 12/05/24/1145PST: Live coastal webcam, Shelter Cove Inn (nearly directly east), periodic wave pattern indicates minor tsunami effect, east of 7.0M epicenter. Trending: San Andreas, San Francisco Bay. Website: Inn of the Lost Coasthttps://t.co/VUWrcIlQoc pic.twitter.com/VbYSUxUSsy
— James C. L’Angelle (@jameslangelle) December 5, 2024
#Tsunami forecast to impact #SanFrancisco at 12:10pm . #earthquake pic.twitter.com/mfUkrAe6ZH
— Curtis Jensen (@curtisjunk) December 5, 2024
Officials with @Cal_OES are actively responding to the earthquakes this morning in Northern California.
Californians should follow guidance from local emergency responders. Get earthquake safety tips ➡️ https://t.co/gIKZPSxNaV https://t.co/Hf8DjEN3aj
— Governor Newsom (@CAgovernor) December 5, 2024
Tsunami Warning issued for Oregon-California coast after 7.3 earthquake. If you’re between Florence, OR & Santa Cruz, CA:
⚠️ Move to high ground/inland immediately
🌊 Do not wait to see the wave
🔄 Monitor local emergency info pic.twitter.com/ofdm8eIFW5— Ryan Hall, Y’all (@ryanhallyall) December 5, 2024
🚨#BREAKING: Tsunami sirens and warnings are going off issued for the western coastline after a powerful 7.3 earthquake struck
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck off the coast of California, triggering tsunami sirens and prompting a tsunami… pic.twitter.com/afjDpcsbBZ
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) December 5, 2024
🚨 Breaking News: Updated Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake in California 📷
The earthquake near Petrolia, CA, was magnitude 7.3.
This is a major earthquake.
See map of tsunami warning for San Francisco, USA.#Earthquake #California pic.twitter.com/VdaPxA3DGH
— Dr John Seach (@johnseach) December 5, 2024
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday, according to USGS.
ABC station KGO-TV in the San Francisco Bay Area reports people as far away as Santa Cruz felt the quake.
Read more: https://t.co/7z9ykQLovO pic.twitter.com/61NS8JdOmm
— ABC News (@ABC) December 5, 2024
BREAKING: A tsunami warning is in effect after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake was reported in Northern California.https://t.co/fvYlKMuVxK
— ABC News (@ABC) December 5, 2024
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