Earthquake: 7 magnitude earthquake in California, warning of earth-shaking tsunami

According to American seismologists, a strong earthquake occurred off the coast of California late Thursday night, creating a threat of tsunami in the ocean. A warning was issued by the National Weather Service’s Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu, stating that a dangerous tsunami could hit coastlines within 300 kilometers of the epicenter. Although there are no waves in any area right now, people living near the beach should remain alert.

the underwater tunnel was closed

According to media reports, the tremors were so strong that buildings shook. Cracks are visible in the walls of houses and roads. The tremors were felt as far as San Francisco. Sensing the danger of another earthquake, the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) has closed vehicular traffic through the tunnel between San Francisco and Oakland, which is built under the sea.

Such earthquake also occurred in the year 2022

According to media reports, Northern California has been shaken by the earthquake. The earthquake struck near an area west of Ferndale, a small town in coastal Humboldt County, about 130 miles (209 km) from the Oregon border. The area is popular for its redwood forests, beautiful mountains, and the famous marijuana growing region of the 3-county Emerald Triangle. The city was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in the year 2022. The northwestern region of California falls in the most earthquake-prone region as the region meets 3 tectonic plates.