Live California earthquake updates: Aftershocks continue to rattle NorCal following 7.0 quake
Last updated: Friday, December 6, 2024 3:12PM GMT
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A tsunami warning issued Thursday morning by the National Weather Service for coastal areas of Northern California and Oregon has been canceled after being prompted by an estimated 7.0-magnitude earthquake that was reported off the coast of Humboldt County.
The 7.0 quake at 10:44 a.m. was followed by an estimated 5.8-magnitude quake a few minutes later near Cobb in Lake County and a series of aftershocks after that, according to USGS. The shaking from the big quake could be felt in many parts of the Bay Area.
Here are live updates on the impact here in the Bay Area.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
Dec 05, 2024, 8:03 PM
California Tsunami Warning Canceled
A Tsunami Warning has been canceled following a 7.0 Humboldt County earthquake that prompted officials to warn Bay Area residents to keep away from the coastline.
Dec 05, 2024, 7:18 PM
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Humboldt County prompts Tsunami Warning
USGS says that a magnitude 7.0 earthquake has hit Northern California in Humboldt County. A tsunami warning has been issued by the NWS. Residents in parts of the Bay Area have reported feeling the quake.
Reports of cracks in homes' foundations, broken glass and windows
Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said residents experienced some cracks in their homes' foundations, as well as broken glass and windows, but nothing severe.
Honsal said he was in his office in the 75-year-old courthouse in downtown Eureka when he felt the quake.
"We're used to it. It is known as 'earthquake country' up here," he said. "It wasn't a sharp jolt. It was a slow roller, but significant."
Dec 05, 2024, 11:47 PM GMT
The science behind 7.0 Humboldt Co. earthquake
Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones joined ABC7 News to break down the science behind Thursday's 7.0 earthquake in Humboldt County.
Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones joined ABC7 News to break down the science behind Thursday's 7.0 earthquake in Humboldt County.
Watch the full interview in the media player above.
Dec 05, 2024, 10:39 PM GMT
Pres. Biden briefed on Humboldt Co. earthquake
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the earthquake in California earlier today, according to a White House spokesperson.
"At his direction, Senior Administration and FEMA Regional officials are in touch with their state and local counterparts in California and Oregon. We stand ready to provide further support as needed-at this time there are no requests for federal assistance," White House Spokesperson Jeremy Edwards said.
Full statement from White House Spokesperson Jeremy Edwards:
The President has been briefed on the 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of northern California. At his direction, Senior Administration and FEMA Regional officials are in touch with their state and local counterparts in California and Oregon. We stand ready to provide further support as needed-at this time there are no requests for federal assistance. We encourage all residents to remain vigilant and listen to local officials.
Dec 06, 2024, 2:10 AM GMT
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs emergency declaration after 7.0 NorCal earthquake
Governor Gavin Newsom says he signed a state of emergency declaration after a 7.0 earthquake hit Northern California near Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. He says damage assessments are underway.
California State Senator Mike McGuire said on social media that about 10,000 residents are without power in the region and there are reports of homes that have come off their foundation.
Rio Dell Mayor Debra Garnes tells ABC News that there are no injuries reported, but there are cracks in the road and one middle school had a gas leak as a result of the earthquake.
The Ferndale city manager reported minor damage related to roofs.
As of 1:30 p.m. Thursday, USGS reported over 30 aftershocks since the initial quake.
