Earthquake Reverberates Through Northern California

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks seen in Northern California on Thursday. (USGS Map)

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Northern California on Thursday, sending reverberations through the Bay Area and other parts of the state.

The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Pacific Ocean, about 50 miles southwest of Eureka, California. Damage was still being evaluated across the northern part of the state, with power outages reported in some areas, including Humboldt County, where more than 10,000 customers were without power as of noon on Thursday, according to Poweroutage.us.

An initial tsunami warning for a portion of the state’s coastline was canceled shortly after it was issued.

Direct Relief is coordinating with state and regional agencies regarding any medical needs that may arise. The organization is in contact with the California Office of Emergency Services, as well as emergency responders in Humboldt County, and search and rescue crews in the region.

Direct Relief will continue to respond as needs become known.

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