A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck California near Petrolia, about 265 miles north of San Francisco, generating a strong shake and a tsunami warning that stretched from southern Oregon to San Francisco. More than 150,000 people were potentially exposed to the shaking, and the quake was felt across Humboldt County. By 2:30 p.m., there were at least 39 aftershocks reported, with no major injuries or damages reported. The earthquake was characterized by a horizontal motion with two faults sliding past each other. Videos captured the intensity of the shaking, including a car violently shaking and a cannabis grow room rattling. Dr. Stephen DeLong of the U.S.G.S. explained that the earthquake struck offshore and was not particularly deep. The Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services stated that damage assessments were ongoing. Videos of the earthquake shared on social media highlighted the intensity of the shaking and its impact on various objects. The earthquake served as a reminder of the importance of preparedness and awareness in earthquake-prone areas. The reporting on the earthquake was done by Fernando Cervantes Jr. and Saman Shafiq, trending news reporters for USA TODAY.
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Footage displays the effects of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake
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