California Rocked by Magnitude 7 Earthquake, US Government Issues Tsunami Warning
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported an earthquake in Ferndale, California, on Thursday, revising its magnitude from 6.6 to 7.0. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), about 39 miles (63 km) west of Ferndale, a lightly populated area along California’s northern coast.
A tsunami warning was issued for 4.7 million residents in California and Oregon, according to the National Weather Service. The warning covered a significant portion of the U.S. West Coast, stretching from Dunes City, Oregon, to San Francisco and San Jose, California, approximately 400 miles (643 km) away. Major urban centers like San Francisco and the Bay Area were placed on high alert as authorities monitored the situation.
Earlier this year, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake was reported in New York City, its suburbs, and parts of New Jersey. Local residents confirmed the tremor, drawing attention to seismic activity in unexpected areas. Similarly, in November, over 300 people in Australia’s Hunter Valley, Central Coast, Scone, and Penrith regions experienced a 4.1 magnitude earthquake. Geoscience Australia recorded the quake at a depth of 10 km, located 7 km from Denman in the Upper Hunter Region, about 250 km north of Sydney. The event caused power outages, with over 2,500 properties left without electricity, although no injuries were reported.
The earthquake near Ferndale has sparked discussions across social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), where users shared updates and reactions. While officials continue to assess the situation and monitor potential aftershocks, the incidents underline the importance of preparedness in earthquake-prone regions.
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