Here's why a tsunami warning was sent

5.3 earthquake shakes Northern California
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 struck in the Pacific Ocean about 45 miles west-northwest of Petrolia, at 11:21 p.m. Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Here's why a tsunami warning was sent after the 7.0 earthquake in Northern California
A tsunami warning for the Bay Area after the earthquake in Northern California might have come as a surprise. Here's why it was sent.
What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California
State and local officials were working to assess the full scope of the damage, but early reports appeared to show that the quake did not cause major destruction.
7.0 magnitude earthquake reported off Northern California coast, tsunami warning canceled
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning
The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after there was a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. According to the U.S.
7.0 earthquake hits off Northern California coast; tsunami warning canceled
A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, prompting a tsunami warning for part of the North Coast. The warning was later canceled.
History of powerful tsunamis on the Northern California coast
The Pacific West Coast has the highest risk levels of tsunamis in the United States. Here’s where they have stuck in Northern California.
Earthquake off northern California shook the water in Devils Hole, 500 miles away
The endangered yet ruthlessly resilient Devils Hole Pupfish that live in Death Valley National Park just had quite a shock.
Northern California earthquake prompts an endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy
The magnitude 7.0 earthquake that rattled a large swath of Northern California likely increased spawning activity in fish to ...
5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Nevada; shaking felt as far west as California
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nevada Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey, with shaking felt ...
A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show the dangers of a real one
The 7.0 earthquake earlier this month led to a tsunami warning that was quickly canceled by forecasters but officials have ...
Fact Check: Video shows old Taipei earthquake, not California quake in December 2024
A video of an earthquake filmed in Taipei, Taiwan in April 2024, has been shared with the false caption that it shows the ...
Shaking felt across Central California following magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Nevada
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck in a remote area of Nevada on Monday afternoon sent shaking throughout Central ...
How California Is Trying to Earthquake-Proof a Lake
"The project's improvements downstream of Lake Perris will provide additional protection for the community through the ...