California Earthquakes

Earthquake felt across Bay Area Sunday morning Patch06:45San Francisco Earthquakes Natural Disasters

24 Dead in fires + driver shoots self + fatal train crash + earthquake Patch16:45San Francisco Earthquakes Natural Disasters

CEA weighs second-event funding for major earthquake scenario Reinsurance News13:10Claims Earthquakes California Business

CEA mulls second-event tower, with potential role for reinsurance / cat bonds Artemis.bm09:00Claims Earthquakes California Business

Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake - 7.8 km West of San Francisco de Milagro, Guayas, Ecuador, on Monday, Jan 13, 2025, at… Volcano Discovery02:53Ecuador San Francisco Earthquakes

Significant magnitude 5.3 earthquake 8 km southwest of San Francisco de Milagro, Ecuador Volcano Discovery02:53Ecuador San Francisco Earthquakes

California hit by fourth earthquake in just over 24 hours as state recovers from deadly… MailOnline22:59Earthquakes Natural Disasters Geology

California rocked by earthquake as state battles deadly wildfires MailOnline17:12Earthquakes Natural Disasters Geology

Will a major earthquake hit California? New predictions cause chaos Albawaba18:02Earthquakes Natural Disasters Seismology

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.9 just reported 1 miles southeast of Concord, California, United States Volcano Discovery16:59Earthquakes Natural Disasters Geology

3.7-magnitude quake shakes thousands in San Francisco Bay Area, seismologists say The Kansas City Star20:36San Francisco Earthquakes California

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near San Francisco, California, USA Volcano Discovery16:59San Francisco Earthquakes Natural Disasters

3.5 earthquake shakes East Bay Mercury News01:17Earthquakes Natural Disasters

3.7 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area The Tribune, California21:41Earthquakes Natural Disasters

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 21 km southwest of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on Friday, Jan… Volcano Discovery21:46Philippines San Francisco Earthquakes

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Philippine Sea, Bicol, 49 km southeast of San Francisco, Philippines, on Monday, Jan 6,… Volcano Discovery02:11Philippines San Francisco Earthquakes

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In the last 8 hours

How to prepare for 'everyday' and 'not-so-everyday' SF emergencies The San Francisco Examiner04:01

In the last 7 days

California hit by fourth earthquake in just over 24 hours as state recovers from deadly… MailOnline22:59 17-Jan-25

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 21 km southwest of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Caraga, Philippines, on Friday, Jan… Volcano Discovery21:46 17-Jan-25

CEA weighs second-event funding for major earthquake scenario Reinsurance News13:10 16-Jan-25

CEA mulls second-event tower, with potential role for reinsurance / cat bonds Artemis.bm09:00 16-Jan-25

Small magnitude 2.8 quake hits 3 miles southeast of Redlands, California, United States after midnight Volcano Discovery08:48 16-Jan-25

California teams join to donate millions for L.A. fire relief Deadspin20:57 14-Jan-25

Quake Off California: Tsunami Warning Causes Evacuations, 'Chaos' on South Oregon Coast Oregon Coast Beach Connection17:33 14-Jan-25

Significant magnitude 5.3 earthquake 8 km southwest of San Francisco de Milagro, Ecuador Volcano Discovery02:53 14-Jan-25

Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake - 7.8 km west of San Francisco de Milagro, Guayas, Ecuador, on Monday, Jan 13, 2025, at… Volcano Discovery02:53 14-Jan-25

Burning at Both Ends: Surviving a Week in Wildfire-Torn Los Angeles Vanity Fair22:42 13-Jan-25

24 Dead In Fires + Driver Shoots Self + Fatal Train Crash + Earthquake Patch16:45 13-Jan-25

Earthquake Felt Across Bay Area Sunday Morning Patch06:45 13-Jan-25

‘We got our fingers crossed’: residents in limbo after LA fires force evacuations Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:15 13-Jan-25

3.5 earthquake shakes East Bay Mercury News01:17 13-Jan-25

3.7 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay area The Tribune, California21:41 12-Jan-25

3.7-magnitude quake shakes thousands in San Francisco Bay Area, seismologists say The Kansas City Star20:36 12-Jan-25

3.7M Earthquake, This One Centered In East Bay, Shakes Bay Area Sunday Morning SFist20:30 12-Jan-25

Will a major earthquake hit California? New predictions cause chaos Albawaba18:02 12-Jan-25

3.7 earthquake shakes East Bay East Bay Times17:57 12-Jan-25

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.9 just reported 1 miles southeast of Concord, California, United States Volcano Discovery16:59 12-Jan-25

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near San Francisco, California, USA Volcano Discovery16:59 12-Jan-25

In the last month

The L.A. Fire: Disasters Are an Opportunity Donald G. McNeil Jr.12:56 11-Jan-25

SF had 3 earthquakes this morning. It’s OK to feel a little rattled The San Francisco Standard21:34 10-Jan-25

3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes California amid ongoing wildfires Daily Post21:14 10-Jan-25

Earthquake rattles San Francisco with 3.7 magnitude offshore Hindustan Times20:06 10-Jan-25

Small magnitude 3.0 quake hits 6 miles northwest of Daly City, California, United States in the morning Volcano Discovery19:02 10-Jan-25

California rocked by earthquake as state battles deadly wildfires MailOnline17:12 10-Jan-25

3.7M Earthquake Rumbles Across SF, Centered Off the Coast SFist17:04 10-Jan-25

3.7-magnitude earthquake wakes San Francisco area, USGS says. ‘Jolt with my coffee’ Bellingham Herald15:59 10-Jan-25

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake shakes off coast of San Francisco East Bay Times15:58 10-Jan-25

An earthquake registering 3.7 magnitude hits west of San Francisco in the Pacific Ocean MailOnline15:52 10-Jan-25

San Francisco & Daly City Rocked by Earthquake; Magnitude 3.7 Recorded Hoodline15:41 10-Jan-25

3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes in San Francisco NBC Bay Area, California15:19 10-Jan-25

Earthquake Rattles The Bay Area Patch15:08 10-Jan-25

Small magnitude 3.7 earthquake 6 miles northwest of Daly City, California, United States Volcano Discovery15:08 10-Jan-25

Earthquakes Strike Near Grapevine, Isla Vista Patch20:06 9-Jan-25

3.0-magnitude quake rattles California coastline near Monterey, seismologists say The Tribune, California15:42 9-Jan-25

Two of History’s Most Damaging Earthquakes Struck on January 17 Business Wire (Press Release)13:06 9-Jan-25

Experience San Francisco's Most Violent Earthquakes Safely At A Unique California House Islands23:01 6-Jan-25

Small tremor of magnitude 3.5 just reported 1 miles southeast of El Centro, California, United States Volcano Discovery14:02 6-Jan-25

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Philippine Sea, Bicol, 49 km southeast of San Francisco, Philippines, on Monday, Jan 6,… Volcano Discovery02:11 6-Jan-25

Is the Pacific coast prepared for a tsunami? WBUR-FM11:09 3-Jan-25

Improving Earthquake Early Warning Access for the Deaf Community Eos.org13:29 2-Jan-25

Earthquake rocks San Francisco as terrified locals reveal shaking homes from 4.7 magnitude quake MailOnline03:48 2-Jan-25

Moderate 4.8 quake hits near Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, USA Volcano Discovery02:43 2-Jan-25

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake - 4 km NNW of Cobb, CA, on Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025, at 06:34 pm (Los Angeles time) Volcano Discovery02:43 2-Jan-25

San Francisco’s new political motto is ‘throw the bums out’ The San Francisco Standard17:17 29-Dec-24

Small magnitude 3.6 quake hits 42 miles southeast of Eureka, California, United States in the afternoon Volcano Discovery00:33 29-Dec-24

Gary Griggs, Our Ocean Backyard | Tsunamis in Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Sentinel, California18:32 28-Dec-24

The communities risking earthquake devastation on California's fault-lines i News12:26 27-Dec-24

Is That an Earthquake or Another SpaceX Launch? The Santa Barbara Independent18:44 25-Dec-24

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near Los Angeles, Biobío, Chile Volcano Discovery16:57 24-Dec-24

Where in Northern California is most at risk for tsunami flooding? Check these maps Los Angeles Times11:24 23-Dec-24

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.6 just reported 22 miles northwest of Ridgecrest, California, United States Volcano Discovery19:32 22-Dec-24

Small 2.8 quake hits near Hayward, Alameda County, California, USA Volcano Discovery19:22 22-Dec-24

Small magnitude 3.6 earthquake 24 miles southeast of Salinas, California, United States Volcano Discovery01:54 22-Dec-24

Earthquake policyholders few despite quake risk Insurance News Net09:33 21-Dec-24

Small 3.7 quake hits near Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA Volcano Discovery23:38 20-Dec-24

Lionel Messi’s Bay Area debut headlines Earthquakes’ 2025 schedule East Bay Times19:12 19-Dec-24

See the 10 most-watched Southern California news videos of 2024 on Nbcla NBC Los Angeles19:09 19-Dec-24

Distinguished Expands Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance to California Amid Growing Market Needs Business Wire (Press Release)14:08 19-Dec-24

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Latest news on California Earthquakes, covering seismic activity, magnitude reports, fault line monitoring, tremors and safety alerts across the Golden State.

California experiences approximately 10,000 earthquakes annually, with the San Andreas Fault system being the primary source of seismic activity. The state's advanced earthquake monitoring network, operated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and California Geological Survey, provides real-time data on seismic events ranging from minor tremors to significant earthquakes.

Recent developments include enhanced early warning systems through the ShakeAlert program, which can provide crucial seconds of advance notice before shaking begins. The California Earthquake Authority continues to promote earthquake insurance adoption, while state authorities regularly update building codes and safety protocols to improve resilience in both residential and commercial structures.

Communities across California have embraced earthquake preparedness as part of their daily lives. Local organisations regularly conduct drills and educational programmes, while residents maintain emergency kits and family safety plans. The Great California ShakeOut, held annually in October, draws millions of participants in what has become the world's largest earthquake drill.

The state's relationship with earthquakes dates back centuries, with notable events like the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake reshaping both the physical and social landscape. These historical events have led to significant advances in seismology, engineering, and disaster preparedness, making California a global leader in earthquake research and response strategies.

Stay informed about California's seismic activity through our comprehensive NewsNow feed, which aggregates real-time updates from the USGS, local authorities, and trusted news sources. Whether you're tracking minor tremors or major seismic events, our feed provides essential information about earthquake magnitudes, locations, impacts, and safety recommendations.

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