A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has rocked the northern coast of California in the United States, triggering a major tsunami alert.
Tsunami alert issued after 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks northern California on the United States West Coast
A tsunami alert has been issued after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked northern California on the United States West Coast on Thursday morning, local time. The quake struck about 11am on Thursday local time, roughly 99km south-west of Petrolia in Humboldt County, according to the United States Geological Survey .The National Weather Service has warned residents in the Northern California Coastal region, as well as neighbouring state Oregon, to move away from coastal waters.
"The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning. A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you," the alert read. "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."
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