US authorities have lifted a tsunami warning for northern California that was issued after a powerful 7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern California today, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The authorities announced that there are no other dangers or threats after the earthquake.
The earthquake occurred at 18:44 GMT (20:44 Greek time) at a depth of 10 kilometers near the small town of Eureka, according to the USGS. The tsunami warning was in effect for much of the Pacific coast north of San Francisco.
“Based on the initial parameters of the earthquake, dangerous tsunamis are likely to occur for the coasts located at a distance of 300 kilometers from the epicenter,” the US authorities announced earlier.
They also said that no area has yet been hit by a tsunami, but that anyone near the coast should be aware of the risk.
“A series of strong waves and strong currents could hit shores near you,” the warning read. “You are in danger. Move away from coastal waters”.
Smartphone users in northern California were warned to move immediately to high-altitude areas, the San Francisco Chronicle wrote. The newspaper said that tsunami sirens sounded on one part of the coast.
The west coast of the United States is located at the convergence of several tectonic plates, and earthquakes are relatively common in this region.
The region has been hit by several major earthquakes, such as the 1994 earthquake that struck Northridge, in the Los Angeles area, which killed dozens and injured thousands, as well as causing billions of dollars in damage to homes and infrastructure.
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which also caused a tsunami, reportedly killed more than 3,000 people, some of whom perished in the fires that broke out after the powerful earthquake.
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