An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 struck off the coast near Eureka, California, causing concern but fortunately not resulting in significant damage, according to city manager Miles Slattery. The quake hit about 60 miles southwest of Ferndale, with Eureka located approximately 19 miles north of the epicenter.
Despite the powerful nature of the earthquake, Slattery noted that there have been no reports of broken gas lines or major structural damage in Eureka so far. The city was briefly under a tsunami warning following the quake, leading to evacuations in certain areas. However, the warning has since been lifted.
