7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern California

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County, California, at 10:44 a.m. on December 5, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tsunami warning for coastal areas from Santa Cruz County to Oregon. Initially reported as a 6.0, the quake was quickly upgraded, and a subsequent 5.8-magnitude tremor occurred shortly after. The tsunami warning indicated the possibility of significant inundation, urging residents in coastal areas to move to higher ground. BART temporarily halted all service through the Transbay Tube due to the earthquake, causing major delays across its system. Although traffic on Highway 101 remains open, power outages were reported throughout the county. By the afternoon, the tsunami warning was lifted, and further updates were anticipated as the situation developed.