Northern California Hit By Powerful Earthquake: Here's What You Need To Know

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California earthquake causes tsunami warnings to be issued, then lifted.
A major earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California, triggering tsunami warnings that were later lifted.
Aftershocks are still being felt in the area, with locals taking stock of the damage caused by the earthquake.
Officials have canceled the tsunami warnings that were issued after the earthquake.

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