On the morning of December 5th, northern California experienced a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck approximately 39 miles southwest of Ferndale, near the Oregon border, triggering a tsunami warning.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the event affected an estimated 5.3 million people across California.
The National Weather Service swiftly issued the tsunami warning, covering areas from Oregon to central California, but later canceled it within minutes.
While over 1.3 million people felt the earthquake’s impact, no immediate reports of significant damage were received. The USGS issued a yellow alert, indicating the possibility of localized but minimal damage.
San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) halted all traffic in the underwater tunnel linking the city to the East Bay as a precaution.
In response to the quake, San Francisco’s Mayor London Breed activated the city’s Emergency Operations Center, urging residents to move away from the coast and at least one block inland.
