"It's another reminder of the state that we live in and the state of mind that we need to bring to our day-to-day reality here in the state of California in terms of being prepared for earthquakes," Newsom said in a press conference.
"I just approved a state of emergency to allow more resources to go where needed for emergency response to this morning's 7.0 magnitude earthquake. We're working quickly to keep Californians safe and informed."
Experts from the United States Geological Survey said powerful aftershocks should be expected, emphasizing that the region is susceptible to seismic activity due to its location over certain tectonic plates.
A tsunami warning was initially issued after the quake's force but was lifted about an hour later, leading to temporary closures of local services and parks.
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