Powerful earthquake slams California sending shock waves hundreds of miles up the coast

An earthquake struck California’s Central Coast on Tuesday, sending shockwaves hundreds of miles across the region.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the 4.1 magnitude quake at 9:45am PT (12:54pm ET), pinpointing the epicenter near Templeton.

Tremors were reported up and down the coastline, from Salinas in the north to Lompoc in the south.

The USGS ShakeMap rated the quake’s shaking at MMI V, meaning it produced moderate, noticeable jolts.

So far, more than 600 people have reported feeling the tremor to the USGS, and that number is still climbing.

The quake’s location immediately sparked fears of a potential tsunami, but the USGS later confirmed there was ‘No Tsunami Warning, Advisory, Watch, or Threat.’

The USGS warns there is a 21 percent chance of a magnitude 3 or higher earthquake striking in the next week, along with a three percent chance of a magnitude 4 or higher in the same timeframe.

This is a developing story… More updates to come. 

The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the 4.1 magnitude quake at 9:45am PT (12:54pm ET), pinpointing the epicenter near Templeton