Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes northern California with brief tsunami warning

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of California on Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning for northern California and southern Oregon. The epicenter of the quake was located approximately 260 miles north of San Francisco, and initial reports suggested that no deaths or widespread damage had been reported. A tsunami warning was issued, but it was later cancelled after the quake's impact was assessed. The quake was felt by thousands of people in the region, and at least 5.3 million people in California were under the warning. However, local officials reported no immediate major damage or injury.