A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern California coast, prompting a tsunami warning from US seismologists. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10km, was detected by the United States Geological Survey. Although no tsunami waves have yet been reported, precautionary alerts have been issued for coastal residents to move to higher ground. The warning cautions of potential hazardous waves and strong currents impacting nearby coasts. The quake was widely felt across the region, including in the Bay Area.