Southbound traffic comes to a halt on the 14 Freeway after the 1994 Northridge earthquake, which left large pieces of the roadway heavily damaged. (Lacy Atkins / Los Angeles Times) A major earthquake hasn't struck any of California's biggest cities in more ...

A California Geological Survey map released earlier this year depicts just how intense and damaging the shaking from future earthquakes will be across the state, revealing where the threat is most critical — and reminding that people can prepare.

A magnitude-3.4 earthquake and several smaller quakes were reported Tuesday morning in Ventura County. The magnitude-3.4 earthquake was reported at 7:06 a.m. four miles south of Ojai. Shaking was reported in Ojai, Ventura, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and ...

LASSEN COUNTY, CA - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 4.7 magnitude quake occurred near Susanville Sunday afternoon. At 4:41 p.m., the region was rattled by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 4 miles, with its epicenter about 9 miles ...

If you happened to feel some light shaking in your house late Friday night, you may have been among dozens of New Jerseyans who felt a small earthquake. A quake with a magnitude of 1.8 occurred at 11:22 p.m. Friday and was centered about 3.1 miles west ...

For example, the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, which had a magnitude of 9.0, resulted in devastating tsunamis and loss of life. In contrast, the Japanese government's stringent building codes and emergency response systems have improved over the years, helping to protect lives and property during seismic events.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook Northern California on Sunday afternoon. The temblor was reported at 4:41 p.m. seven miles from Susanville in Lassen County, according to ...