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7.0 magnitude earthquake reported off Northern California coast, tsunami warning canceled

 

7.0 magnitude earthquake reported off Northern California coast, tsunami warning canceled


The epicenter was near Petrolia, in Humboldt County, the USGS said.
ByMeredith Deliso
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The epicenter of the "strong" quake was off the coast near Petrolia, in Humboldt County, the USGS said.

Also, a tsunami warning that had been issued for coastal areas in California and Oregon, including San Francisco, was canceled just before noon local time.

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