Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Ferndale in California, Tsunami Warning in Effect
As of 10:44 AM PST (18Z) on December 5th, 2024, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck 62 miles WSW of Ferndale, California. This earthquake near Norcal’s coast is located at 40.3 degrees north and -125.0 degrees west and measured at a depth of 0.6km. A tsunami warning was in effect from Douglass/Lane County Line in Oregon to Davenport, California.
As of 19Z, tsunami warnings for the San Francisco Bay Area and the remaining coastal areas in California and Oregon are canceled. If you were affected by the 7.0 earthquake, expect more aftershocks, check if you or anyone is injured, stay informed via radio or television, or evacuate if your home or other place is significantly damaged.
