Tsunami In California Today 2024 Update. Should a similar earthquake happen today, scientists say a giant tsunami would wash away coastal towns, destroy u.s. People along the coast of california and oregon are urged to seek higher ground after a large earthquake prompted a tsunami warning late thursday morning.

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of northern california, according to the us geological survey. National weather service issued a tsunami warning for the coasts of northern california and oregon on thursday after a massive earthquake registering 7.0 hit.