Bay Area earthquake

  • Bay Area earthquake: Covers earthquakes that specifically affect the San Francisco Bay Area, including the cities and regions that are most vulnerable to seismic activity.

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Northern California, Tsunami Warning Issued for Bay Area

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On the morning of December 5, 2024, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Northern California, sending strong tremors throughout the Bay Area. The earthquake, which hit at 10:44 a.m. local time, was felt across a wide region, including areas as far as San Francisco, prompting emergency officials to issue a tsunami warning along the coastline.