Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being canceled

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Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story

Northern California cities and residents seemed unsure on Thursday about the best response to an official tsunami warning that went out to five million Californians.
The New York Times - 4d
Earthquake rattles coast of California and triggers brief tsunami warnings

An earthquake with a preliminary 7.0 magnitude struck just off the coast of Northern Carolina, rattling a large area along the coast. The quake caused minor damaged and briefly triggered tsunami ...
NBC News - 5d
7.0 earthquake hits off Northern California coast; tsunami warning canceled

A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Thursday morning.
CBS News - 6d
7.0 magnitude quake reported off Northern California coast, tsunami warning canceled

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
ABC News - 6d
What to know after tsunami warnings lifted in wake of 7.0 California earthquake

Officials have canceled the tsunami warnings that were issued after a major earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
CBS News - 6d
Damage reported after California earthquake, evacuations prompted by tsunami warnings

Tsunami warnings have been triggered in Oregon and California after a major earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Thursday afternoon. CBS News Bay Area has coverage.
CBS News - 6d
What to know about powerful earthquake, tsunami warning in Northern California

Residents in Eureka, California, are being urged to move inland after a strong earthquake struck off California's coast, triggering tsunami warnings. CBS News Bay Area has the latest.
CBS News - 6d
7.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California and Prompts Tsunami Warning

The authorities said they were surveying for signs of damage.
The New York Times - 6d
Tsunami warning issued after earthquake off coast of California

The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of California. CBS News has the latest.
CBS News - 6d

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

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