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California's North Coast Faces Tsunami Warning After Quake

7/30/2025

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A tsunami warning has been declared for California's North Coast after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Russia. Residents in Del Norte and Humboldt counties are urged to evacuate to higher ground as waves could hit between 11:50 p.m. and 1:15 a.m. Authorities stress the importance of avoiding coastal areas until the danger has passed.

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A tsunami warning has been declared for California's North Coast after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Russia. Residents in Del Norte and Humboldt counties are urged to evacuate to higher ground as waves could hit between 11:50 p.m. and 1:15 a.m. Authorities stress the importance of avoiding coastal areas until the danger has passed.