(KRON) — An earthquake that struck Humboldt County in Northern California was felt in the Bay Area Thursday morning. The quake was a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, according to the United States Geological Survey. However, the USGS later revised that magnitude to 7.0 and then to 7.3.
The quake, which struck at 10:44 a.m., was reportedly felt around the Bay Area. KRON4 viewers around the Bay Area in locations that included San Francisco, Oakland and Alameda all reported feeling the quake.
The epicenter was about 42 miles west-southwest of Ferndale and 54 miles west-southwest of Eureka. The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning as a result of the quake.
The Tsunami Warning is in effect for coastal regions from California to Oregon. Anyone near coastal waters is advised to move to high ground immediately, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
According to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, the tsunami warning includes the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Davenport, California to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon.
“Tsunami warnings mean that a tsunami with significant inundation is expected or occurring,” the OES said. “Warnings indicate that widespread dangerous coastal flooding accompanied by powerful currents are possible and may continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival.”
The National Weather Service Bay Area said it is “still waiting for magnitudes of water rise.”
Bay Area Rapid Transit announced that BART service in the Transbay Tube was halted in all directions in response to the quake.
There are no preliminary reports of damage or injuries as a result of the quake.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
