December 05, 2024

Tsunami warning issued for west coast after major earthquake

Steve Smith

Tsunami warning issued for west coast after major earthquake

A tsunami warning was issued for California and Oregon following a strong earthquake off the coast of Northern California on December 5.

Impact: The earthquake, recorded at 7.3 magnitude, hit near Humboldt County, leading the National Weather Service (NWS) to alert coastal areas from Davenport, California, to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon.

The first waves were expected around 11:10 AM in Fort Bragg, California.
Crescent City, California, and Port Orford, Oregon, were on alert for waves by 11:20 AM.

The NWS advised residents in these coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground due to the possibility of significant wave activity.

Update: The tsunami warning was later canceled after assessments showed no significant threat to coastal areas. For more details, visit the official site of the U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers.

This swift update ensured that affected communities could return to normal, knowing there was no imminent danger from the sea.

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