Quake originating near Ferndale in Humboldt county was felt in San Francisco more than 260 miles awayA large earthquake struck the northern California coast on Thursday morning, rattling communities and activating emergency alerts for both shaking and tsunami risks just before 11am local time.Registered as a magnitude 7.0 and originating near the historic and picturesque town of Ferndale in Humboldt county, the quake could be felt in San Francisco more than 260 miles (418km) away. Tens of thousands of people felt the shaking, according to initial estimates provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS), which also reported that risks to human life remained low. Continue reading…
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Author : Gabrielle Canon in Oakland
Publish date : 2024-12-05 19:38:57
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Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits northern California and sparks tsunami alerts
