Earthquake shock: Tsunami warning for the coast of California!

Earthquake shock: Tsunami warning for the coast of California!

A devastating earthquake struck the coast of California today, triggering a tsunami warning! According to reports from US authorities, the quake measured 7.0 on the Richter scale and occurred at around 10:44 a.m. near Ferndale, a city in Humboldt County. The tremor was felt as far away as San Francisco, where residents experienced a rolling motion for several seconds. The US Geological Survey reported that the epicenter was about 100 kilometers offshore and the quake occurred at a depth of about ten kilometers. This led to immediate calls for residents to move to higher ground or inland due to the threat of a tsunami that could reach the coastal area around San Francisco as early as 12:10 p.m., according to National Weather Service meteorologist Rachel Kennedy.

As a result of the earthquake, over 5.3 million people in California received a tsunami warning. The entire San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) has stopped traffic using the undersea tunnel between San Francisco and Oakland. The San Francisco Zoo also evacuated its visitors and brought the animals to safety. "A series of powerful waves and strong currents could hit shorelines near you. You are in danger," warned California's natural disaster response agency. The public has been advised to stay away from coastal waters and seek safety until local authorities give the all-clear.

Red alert

The civil protection campaign Listos strongly advised: “If you are near the coast after an earthquake, you may need to evacuate as soon as the quake stops.” The security forces are closely monitoring the situation in order to be able to react quickly in the event of an approaching tsunami. As the threat of a tsunami raises alarm around the world, many residents in Northern California received the wave warning on their cell phones, underscoring the urgency of the situation. How AP News noted that it is currently waiting to see how high the potential waves could be, but it is clear that the situation is considered “quite dangerous”. These dramatic developments make it clear how important it is to respond quickly to natural disasters.

The situation remains tense for the most threatened coastal regions in California. All eyes are now on the authorities, who are constantly providing updated information and protecting the population as best as possible.