The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning Thursday morning after a powerful earthquake struck near Eureka, California. Residents along the coast from southern Oregon to Davenport, just north of Santa Cruz, received urgent notifications on their phones at 10:50 a.m., urging them to move to higher ground immediately.
The warning read, “You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now. Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return.” This alert spurred swift evacuations as people sought safety from the potential tsunami threat.
The earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0, had its epicenter about 40 miles southwest of Ferndale in Humboldt County. It struck with enough force to trigger several aftershocks and raise concerns about further seismic activity.
Residents along the affected coastline felt the quake, and some reported shaking strong enough to knock items from shelves. Emergency response teams quickly began assessing the damage and monitoring the situation for any signs of a tsunami. The Tsunami warning stretched as far north as Douglas county Oregon. This is a developing story, updates will follow.
