Northern California Earthquake places Tsunami Warning!

 

At a Glance -

The earthquake's epicenter was located off the coast of Humboldt County.

Tremors were felt as far as the San Francisco Bay Area.

A tsunami warning was initially issued for sections of the California and Oregon coasts but has since been cancelled.

 

California Earthquake: Updates and Impact

Wendy Bohon shared in a Friday morning social media post, “Aftershocks will continue in the days and weeks ahead, gradually decreasing over time. The USGS estimates a chance of an M5+ aftershock, while M6 or M7 quakes are highly unlikely, though not impossible. Remember, no one can predict earthquakes. NO ONE.”

In Northern California and Oregon, residents fled to higher ground, zoo animals were evacuated, and thousands of power outages were reported following the quake.

The tsunami warning initially covered nearly 500 miles of coastline, affecting over 5 million people. It was canceled shortly afterward, and no widespread damage or serious injuries were reported.

The earthquake's epicenter was offshore near Humboldt County, close to the Oregon border. Humboldt Sheriff William Honsal noted minor damage, such as cracked foundations and broken windows, but no major issues.

Governor Gavin Newsom stated on Thursday afternoon that the state was prepared to assist if needed.

Shaking was felt as far as 250 miles south in San Francisco, where the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) briefly suspended traffic through an underwater tunnel connecting San Francisco to Oakland.

 

Earthquake Details

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake as a magnitude 7.0 The epicenter was approximately 60 miles southwest of Ferndale, California, at a depth of six miles. It struck at around 10:45 a.m. local time, with the USGS warning of potential localized damage.

Julie Kreitzer, owner of Golden Gait Mercantile in Ferndale, described the event: “It was a strong quake. Our building shook, we’re fine, but I have a mess to clean up right now.”

More than 10,000 power outages were reported in Humboldt County, according to PowerOutage.us.