Immediately after the 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Eureka, a precautionary tsunami warning was issued, causing evacuation efforts across Northern California before being swiftly canceled.
The National Tsunami Warning Center canceled the warning after just over an hour, leading to confusion as officials and local leaders tried to gauge the situation.
The quake, along with its aftershocks, was felt across a vast area, prompting early warnings that led to a mix of panic and indifference among residents.
In the wake of the tsunami warning, various emergency measures were enacted, including shelter-in-place orders and evacuations that sparked significant local activity in response to the alerts.
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