An urgent tsunami warning was issued on Thursday, Dec. 5, for residents of the Northern California area in the wake of a serious earthquake in the Pacific Ocean.
“A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. You are in danger,” the alert stated.
“Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now,” the alert continued. “Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return.”
The earthquake was reported at a magnitude of 7.3 out of 10, according to National Tsunami Warning Center, classifying it as a major event.
The earth occurred about 45 miles of the coast of Eureka, Calif., about 100 miles south of the Oregon border.
Light to moderate aftershocks were possible, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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