A powerful seismic event has struck Northern/Southern California this afternoon/evening/morning, causing widespread damage/disruption/concern. The intensity of the quake/shock/event is reported to be 7.0 magnitude, with the epicenter located in the coastal region. Residents/Authorities/Emergency responders are reporting heavy shaking/felt tremors/s

Emergency services are responding to a major earthquake which hit the northern/southern/central part of California earlier this morning. The tremor, quake, temblor was felt as far away as Nevada/Oregon/Arizona and initial reports indicate major injuries. The US Geological Survey/Seismological Institute/National Earthquake Center is currently determ