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Dec 6, 2024

Tsunami threat ends for Northern California, Oregon coasts after major 7.0 earthquake

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The National Weather Service allowed the Tsunami Warning to expire on Thursday morning after a major magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Ferndale, California. The quake was the strongest for the area since 2005.

SAN FRANCISCO – A magnitude 7.0 earthquake off the coast of Northern California prompted a rare tsunami warning for coastal areas near the California–Oregon state line, including San Francisco Bay.

A powerful 7.0 earthquake was recorded around 10:44 a.m. PT about 60 miles offshore of Ferndale, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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