When is the earthquake in california going to happen?

According to the San Andreas Fault organization, "The 'Big One' is a hypothetical earthquake of magnitude 8 or greater that is expected to happen along the SAF." The consequences of such an earthquake could be devastating, and while it may originate in southern California, regions as far north as San Francisco could feel its effects. read more

The magnitude 8.2 earthquake that ravaged southern Mexico on Sept. 7 was the largest to shake the country in nearly a century. Like California, Mexico is a seismically active region that has seen smaller quakes that have caused death and destruction. But the Sept. 7 temblor is a reminder that even larger quakes — while rare — do occur. read more

Geophysicists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab are predicting an earthquake in the Los Angeles area within the next three years that would measure 5.0 or higher. read more