A magnitude-7.0 earthquake rattled Northern California early Thursday, sending shockwaves through coastal communities and briefly triggering tsunami alerts 🚨. The quake struck 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a small Humboldt County city, at 10:44 a.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Residents reported intense shaking as the shallow quake—initially measured at 6.6—was upgraded to 7.0. Evacuations were ordered in coastal areas like the San Francisco Bay amid tsunami warnings, though alerts were later lifted. 🌊
With the quake’s depth at just 0.6 km, experts say shallow tremors often feel stronger—like nature’s version of a TikTok trend that hits harder than expected 😮. Authorities are assessing damage, but no major injuries have been reported yet.
Stay tuned for updates as California’s emergency crews work overtime. Pro tip: Keep those emergency kits ready, folks! 🎒🔦
