EUREKA, Calif. (AP) — A strong earthquake was felt widely across Northern California on Thursday and authorities have issued a tsunami warning.

The quake struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was felt as far south as San Francisco, where residents felt a rolling motion for several seconds. It was followed by smaller aftershocks.

Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-05 14:12:05">December 5, 2024 at 2:12 PM EST</time>

It was felt as far south as San Francisco.{ai:summary}<p>A strong earthquake struck near Ferndale, California, at 10:44 a.m. on Thursday, prompting a tsunami warning. The tremor was felt widely, reaching as far south as San Francisco, where residents experienced a rolling motion. Smaller aftershocks followed. </p><p>#society</p>

Earthquake strikes off California; tsunami warning issued

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