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While no tsunamis are expected, the NWS posted a map showing the timelines of any waves headed to the California Coast. The map shows any wave action from the quake would arrive at the California coast in 5-6 hours.
The U.S. Geological Survey released a study last year that showed a massive Alaska quake could produce a damaging tsunami for California.
The study was modeled on a 9.1 magnitude quake in Alaska shallower than the one Monday. The report said such a quake could cause a tsunami that would damage California harbors and cause mass evacuations.
"In California marinas, one third of the boats could be damaged or sunk and two thirds of the docks damaged or destroyed, resulting in at least $700 million of loss," the report said. Read more or listen to the videos below.