When will the earthquake hit california?

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. Scientists say it’s possible for Southern California to be hit by a magnitude 8.2 earthquake. read more

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of southern California today, the strongest one to hit the area in several years. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of southern California today, the strongest one to hit the area in several years. read more

Thursday's quake was the strongest to hit the area since a 6.0-magnitude quake struck in 1981, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing Egill Hauksson, a seismologist at Caltech. Thursday's earthquake also reportedly was the most widely felt in the region since a 4.4-magnitude hit Encino in 2014. read more