Strong Earthquake Hits California, Tsunami Warning Issued

ferndale - A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 has struck the American state of California, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake initially reported as 6.6, hit the town of Ferndale at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The US National Tsunami Center has issued a tsunami warning for the northern coastline of the state, particularly around San Francisco Bay.

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale has struck California, causing alarm among residents. The epicenter of the quake was reported to be in the town of Ferndale, at a depth of around 10 kilometers.

The USGS initially reported the quake as 6.6 but later revised it to 7. The tremor has triggered a tsunami warning by the US National Tsunami Center for the northern coastal areas of California, with focus on the region near San Francisco Bay.