This map from the U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers shows the tsunami warning area following a 7.3 magnitude quake off the California coast
U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers / U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers
A tsunami warning has expired for coastal areas of northern California and southern Oregon. The warning was issued immediately after a 7-magnitude earthquake struck at 10:44 a.m. Thursday, about 45 miles southwest of Eureka, California.
The warning stretched from Davenport, California, to just south of Florence, Oregon.
Anyone within the warning area was urged to move to higher ground immediately.
Following the warning, Oregon State Parks announced it was closing access to all its state park beaches along the Oregon Coast.
The tsunami warning was canceled just before noon, and by that time there were no widespread reports of flooding or damage.
Beach access points were reopened at 3 p.m. Thursday.
“Although the immediate threat has passed, today’s events underscore the importance of being prepared for future emergencies,” said officials with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management in a press release. “Taking steps now to ensure readiness can make all the difference during natural disasters.”
To stay safe and prepared, OEM recommends signing up for emergency alerts, familiarizing yourself with local evacuation routes and creating an emergency plan for your household.
OEM also encourages people to “Be 2 Weeks Ready” for any emergency. This includes having a plan and enough supplies for you and your household to survive for at least two weeks following a natural disaster.
