Earthquake Triggers Brief Tsunami Warning Along Northern California Coast

Several airports are located in the warning area.

Thursday, December 05, 2024 at 04:15 PM ET

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A tsunami warning was triggered along the coast of Northern California following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Thursday. The warning was cancelled around noon. [Credit: National Weather Service]

Key Takeaways:

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Northern California, initially triggering a tsunami warning for coastal areas.
Residents in low-lying areas along the Northern California coast were urged to evacuate inland following the tremor.
The tsunami warning for coastal areas of California and Oregon was subsequently canceled by noon on the same day.
The earthquake, which caused a prolonged rolling sensation, temporarily disrupted electricity and cell phone service in the region.

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Residents in low-lying areas along the coast of Northern California were urged to head inland Thursday morning after a major earthquake in the Pacific triggered a tsunami warning.

According to a spokesperson from the U.S. Geological Survey, the 7.0 magnitude shaker occurred at 10:44 a.m. PDT, approximately 70 miles southwest of Eureka in Humboldt County. Authorities immediately issued a tsunami warning.

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