Posted Oct 28, 2012 9:47 AM UTC
The tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of California from Gualala Point, California (80 miles NW of San Francisco) to the Oregon-California border. - Event details: Preliminary magnitude 7.7 (Mw) earthquake / Lat: 52.900, Lon: -131.900 at 2012-10-28T03:04:10Z Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to people in or very near the water is expected. Significant widespread inundation is not expected for areas under an advisory. Currents may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures and may continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival.