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Compton Community College students participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill as California releases its new MySha...

Nation Aug 17

The importance of earthquake planning beyond the West Coast

By John Yang, Claire Mufson

Nation Jan 05

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has shaken a wide area of Southern California. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck at 10:55 a.m. Friday and was centered about a mile northwest of Lytle Creek.

By Associated Press

Science Jul 09

Watch 6:28
How preparing for a devastating earthquake will help you survive it

Two major earthquakes have rocked Southern California in the past week, prompting questions about whether residents and the government are prepared for an even bigger one. Science reporter Jacob Margolis of KPCC public radio examines those questions in his podcast,…

Nation Jul 08

Watch 7:14
Southern Californians cope with earthquake anxiety as scientists assess the damage

Following two powerful earthquakes and many aftershocks in the past week, some California residents are returning home to evaluate damage. Scientists, meanwhile, are flocking to the area around the epicenters, hoping to gather information to predict future tectonic activity. Judy…

By Cat Wise, Jaywon Choe, Leah Nagy

Nation Jul 06

Southern California jolted by biggest quake in 20 years

The largest Southern California quake in nearly 20 years jolted an area stretching from Sacramento to Las Vegas to Mexico as it cracked buildings, set fires, wrecked roads but only caused minor injuries.

By John Antczak, Associated Press

Jul 05

Watch 6:41
News Wrap: Aftershocks rock Southern California as officials remain on alert

In our news wrap Friday, aftershocks continue to rock Southern California, one a 5.4 magnitude that struck before dawn. Officials remain on high alert after Thursday’s powerful earthquake, which left enormous fissures in the earth near its epicenter. Also, seven…

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Jul 04

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News Wrap: Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Southern California

In our news wrap Thursday, a powerful earthquake shook Southern California. The magnitude 6.4 quake, the strongest the area has felt in 20 years, was centered about 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Experts warned strong aftershocks could follow. Also,…

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Aug 25

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Wine country residents pick up after 6.0 earthquake strikes Napa

By PBS News Hour

Northern California’s Napa Valley began to assess the damage caused by a 6.0 earthquake on Sunday -- the largest quake to rock the region since 1989. At least 90 homes and buildings were deemed unsafe for occupancy, while the wine…

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