California coast earthquake: An earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hit the US state of California on Thursday morning. The earth shook due to this earthquake. The earthquake was so strong that the furniture in people's homes started shaking and the items kept in the cupboards started falling down. Many videos capturing the scary moments of the earthquake are now going viral on social media.

A viral video from a home shows the moment the earthquake struck California, with furniture seen shaking and falling.

The intensity of the initial tremors of the earthquake was so much that a tsunami warning was also issued. However, it was later withdrawn. This earthquake struck America at around 10:45 am on Thursday. Its intensity was so high that the tremors were felt till San Francisco.

Those who felt the tremors of the earthquake also described its horrifying scene. People said that suddenly the whole building started shaking and things started falling down from the cupboards. However, no news of any loss has come so far. The administration has still issued a warning to people not to go into the sea.

According to the US Geological Survey, this earthquake of magnitude 7.0 occurred west of Ferndale, a small town in Humboldt County near the Oregon border. Given the potential danger, all citizens have been advised to remain alert.