Tsunami Warning Issued In SF Bay Area Thursday Morning, Now Canceled Following 7 Magnitude Quake
Update 12:02pm: The NWS has given the all clear and canceled the warning.
A tsunami warning was issued for parts of the northern California coastline following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck at 10:44 a.m. on December 5, 2024. The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 45 miles southwest of Eureka, California, at a depth of 8 miles.
The warning affected coastal areas highlighted on the map, including sections of Humboldt and Mendocino counties.
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An alert sent to residents’ phones stated “A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now. Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return.”
Information available at Tsunami.gov:
BART stopped service through the Transbay tube due to earthquake risk, but it has reportedly resumed. Portions of West Berkeley were also evacuated during the alert.
There is a major delay system wide in all directions. There is currently no Transbay Tube service to or from San Francisco due to a report of an earthquake. Please seek alternate means of transportation.
— BART Alert (@SFBARTalert) December 5, 2024
