Earthquake slams California sending shock waves miles up the coast

"An earthquake struck California 's Central Coast on Tuesday, sending shock waves hundreds of miles across the region. The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the 4.1 magnitude quake at 9:45am PT (12:54pm ET), pinpointing the epicenter near Templeton. Tremors were reported up and down the coastline, from Salinas in the north to Lompoc in the south. The USGS ShakeMap rated the quake's shaking at MMI V, meaning it produced moderate, noticeable jolts."

"So far, more than 600 people have reported feeling the tremor to the USGS, and that number is still climbing. The quake's location immediately sparked fears of a potential tsunami, but the USGS later confirmed there was 'No Tsunami Warning, Advisory, Watch, or Threat.' Officials in British Columbia, Canada informed its citizens of the California earthquake, noting 'There is NO tsunami threat to BC.'"

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred near Templeton on California's Central Coast at 9:45am PT (12:54pm ET), producing moderate MMI V shaking. Tremors were felt along the coastline from Salinas to Lompoc and were reported by more than 600 people to the USGS, with reports continuing to climb. Shock waves traveled hundreds of miles across the region. Initial concerns about a tsunami were dismissed when the USGS confirmed 'No Tsunami Warning, Advisory, Watch, or Threat,' and British Columbia officials stated 'There is NO tsunami threat to BC.' The USGS estimates a 21 percent chance of magnitude 3+ and a three percent chance of magnitude 4+ within the next week.

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