A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of California sparked a brief tsunami warning, with residents warned to flee to higher ground before the alert was canceled.
Seismologists at the US Geological Survey say the shallow 7.0-magnitude tremor hit around 68 kilometers (42 miles) from the coastal town of Ferndale mid-morning, with people living in the area experiencing strong ground shakes.
Smartphone users received warnings urging them to move to higher ground immediately, AFP reporters in the area say.
“A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you,” the warning said. “You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters.”
The National Weather Service, which issued the warning, withdrew it around midday, shortly before the first waves had been expected.
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