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A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday morning, rattling buildings, sending grocery store items tumbling, and prompting authorities to issue a brief tsunami warning for millions of people along the U.S. West Coast. The quake, which struck at 10:44 a.m. local time, was centered west of Ferndale in Humboldt County, approximately 130 miles south of the Oregon border. It was felt across a wide area, from the Oregon coast to San Francisco, where residents experienced several seconds of rolling motion.

No Major Damage or Injuries Reported

Despite the strong tremor, there have been no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said some residents reported minor cracks in their homes’ foundations and broken glass, but no serious structural damage occurred. Local officials also confirmed that no infrastructure problems, such as roadways or building collapses, were caused by the quake. In Eureka, schools were briefly evacuated as students and staff took cover under desks during the shaking. Mayor Kim Bergel said the response was quick and efficient, and no serious harm was reported in the city.