Unlike other earthquake-prone places around the planet, California is overdue for a major quake, according to a recent study.

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The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 2.9 earthquake southwest of Atascadero Monday afternoon. According to the U.S ...

A minor, 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological ...

Did you feel it? A preliminary magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck in Concord Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological ...

The resulting sea level rise will lead to significant flood risks for huge areas of land, making recovery even harder.

Coastal communities from northern California to British Columbia live atop the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which spans about ...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports a 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Atascadero on Monday afternoon. The ...