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ALERT: 7.0 Earthquake rocks California near Eureka–Tsunami alert issued

A preliminary 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck approximately 60 miles off the coast of Ferndale in Humboldt County late Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

In response to the quake, the National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning, urging Californians to evacuate coastal areas immediately.

But it has been canceled around noon local time.

Earthquake Impact

The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 10 kilometers at 10:44 a.m., according to the USGS. As of now, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Transit Disruptions

In light of the event, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has temporarily halted all trains from using the Transbay Tube as a precautionary measure.

Officials are monitoring the situation closely as residents in affected areas brace for potential impacts. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.

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