The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck just around 10:45 a.m. Thursday.
PETROLIA, Calif. — A preliminary magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Thursday morning near Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the rumble happened around 10:45 a.m. It was centered around 62 miles southwest of Ferndale — about 5 hours northwest of Sacramento — along the coast of Humboldt County.
People reported feeling it as far south as Livermore in East Bay, according to the ‘Did You Feel It?’ self-reporting tool on the USGS website. The USGS said there is a possibility of moderate to heavy damage near Eureka and the surrounding areas.
A map of where the earthquake was likely felt can be found HERE.
A tsunami warning was issued along the coast from Oregon down to around Santa Cruz but was later canceled around noon.
In the Santa Cruz area, phones buzzed with a tsunami warning from the National Weather Service that said: “A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. 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.”
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, known as BART, has stopped traffic in all directions through the underwater tunnel between San Francisco and Oakland.
Evacuation orders have been issued for West Berkeley, Crescent City in Del Norte County and parts of Eureka. More information and updates on evacuation orders can be found here.
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