 Powerful Earthquake Strikes Northern California

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook parts of California on Thursday morning.

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Residents across Northern California felt the tremor, which struck near Ferndale in Humboldt County.

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The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning shortly after the quake.

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– The warning covered nearly 500 miles of coastline, from Monterey Bay to Oregon.

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Ferndale Residents Face Damage

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– Eureka Mayor Kim Bergel noted no reports of major injuries or damage so far.

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In San Francisco, residents experienced rolling motions for several seconds

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Authorities advised staying away from the coast until conditions were deemed safe.

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