Tsunami Warning Canceled As Damage is Revealed

Seismologists warn that the southern region of the San Andreas Fault is overdue for The Big One - a massive 8.0 earthquake that could devastate California .

The San Francisco Bay Area was placed under a tsunami warning after the quake at around 11 a.m. local time, sparking mass evacuations and long lines of traffic as people fled for higher ground.

The warning has since been lifted and BART and MUNI have resumed services.

Seismologist Chris Goldfinger said this type of earthquake had been unlikely to cause a tsunami.

At least 5.3 million people in California were under a tsunami warning after the 7.0 earthquake.

Seismologist Jeffrey Park said it is unlikely there will be another earthquake of similar magnitude.

More than 10,000 customers in Humboldt County , California , are currently without power following Thursday 's earthquake.

Tsunami warning is still in effect for the U.S. coast from Davenport , California to around the area of Florence , Oregon .

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is encouraging residents to "follow guidance from local emergency responders" An X account shared a video of the water inside a pool sloshing over 10 minutes after the earthquake.