Northern California Rattled by Series of Earthquakes
Over 4 days, a number of earthquakes got started in Northern California Thursday morning, one a 7.0 magnitude quake that triggered immediate tsunami warnings. These seismic events affected multiple counties and coastal areas, sparking widespread concern among residents and authorities.
Details of the Earthquakes
From a catalog of earthquakes created by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) the following earthquakes are identified: .
- A 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Humboldt County
44 a.m., shaking the region with considerable intensity.
- A 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake off the California Coast
This strong earthquake took place at the seafloor and produced tsunami concern along the Northern California coast (Goodhue and Before, 1987).
- A 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Cobb, Lake County
Seismic energy in the local area has been increased due to the earthquake event, which happened in a basin.
Tsunami Warning in Effect
Because of a 7*0 magnitude earthquake, a tsunami warning was posted for the coastal zone between Davenport, California (S.C., and Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon.
The warning stated: The warning stated:
Severe inundation tsunami is predicted/was already been documented. Warnings “that very strong currents could cause highly destructive coastal inundation” and “that such strong currents might inundate coastal areas for several hours after the first wave arrives at the shore” .
People who reside on the perimeter of contaminated coastlines were advised to monitor, to go to higher ground, and to follow evacuation orders.
Impact and Ongoing Updates
Reports of damage/injury were not reported at report submission. Authorities are closely watching the situation and more information will be communicated when new information is available.
It is further suggested that members of the public should adhere to, and update their peers on by, local emergency management instructions and be advised of the status by reputable media outlets.
Stay Safe Amid Seismic Events
A sequence of earthquakes is a sobering example of earthquake risk in northern California. It is very important to understand emergency plan preparation, to design earthquake-resistant houses and to know evacuation routes of living in a tsunami belt area.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.