Here's why a tsunami warning was sent

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.
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.
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes off Northern California coast
A 4.2 earthquake shook off the Northern California coast early Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
5.5 earthquake in Nevada rumbles across Northern California
SACRAMENTO — A 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in Nevada just east of Lake Tahoe late Monday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The epicenter of the quake was in the Lyon County town of Yerington, just east of Tahoe and Carson City. The shaking was felt as far west as Sacramento, California and down to Modesto.
M5.8 earthquake shakes Nevada, felt across Northern California
The quake, which originated in Nevada, was felt as far west as the East Bay and caused minor disruptions across the region.
Earthquake rattles parts of Nevada, Northern California
An earthquake with at least nine aftershocks rattled parts of Nevada and Northern California on Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. Around 3:08 p.m., USGS said the earthquake’s epicenter was near the community of Yerington,
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Yerington, Nevada, Felt in Northern California and Sacramento
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit near Yerington, Nevada, with aftershocks felt as far as Sacramento. No immediate damage reported.
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 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.
Nevada struck by 5.6 magnitude earthquake that rattles homes in California
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Nevada on Monday afternoon was strong enough to rattle homes in California. The earthquake hit 15 miles outside Yerington, about 40 miles east of Carson City, around 3 p.
Why Didn’t California’s 7.0 Earthquake Cause a Tsunami?
On December 5, authorities alerted the public of a potential tsunami from a 7.0 earthquake in the waters of Northern California. But why didn't it happen? The post Why Didn’t California’s 7.0 Earthquake Cause a Tsunami?
Northern California earthquake prompts an endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy
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Earthquake off northern California shook the water in Devils Hole, 500 miles away
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Northern California earthquake disturbs Death Valley home of one of the rarest animals on Earth
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