A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck the northern coast of California on December 6. The epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 63 kilometers west of Ferndale, California, at a depth of 0.6 kilometers. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred at around 12:00 PM local time. The quake was strong enough to trigger a tsunami warning, which was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The earthquake is a reminder of the geodynamic activity that is characteristic of the region. The West Coast of the United States is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of high seismic activity that stretches from New Zealand, along the eastern edge of Asia, through the Philippines, Japan, and the Aleutian Islands, and down the western coast of North and South America. The California coast is particularly seismically active, with numerous earthquakes occurring in the state each year. While the 7.0 magnitude earthquake was significant, it is worth noting that earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively rare. The last major earthquake to hit the West Coast was the 6.5 magnitude earthquake that struck North Bay in 2014. The earthquake that struck on December 6 is a sobering reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and emergency planning.