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Swarms of tiny earthquakes uncover secrets of California's big faults

Many of the state's largest earthquakes have struck near the junction, where the Pacific, North American and Gorda plates meet. This area also forms the boundary between two infamous threats: the San Andreas Fault system, which runs across most of California, and the Cascadia subduction zone, which goes up to Vancouver Island, Canada.

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Why earthquake swarms happen — and what they mean for California

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Swarms of tiny earthquakes yield new discovery in Calif.

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Jan. 15: Earthquake of 2.3 magnitude detected close to Holtville, CA

A preliminary 2.3 magnitude quake was reported near Holtville Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Scientists Discover a Hidden Earthquake World Beneath Northern California

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Jan. 15: Earthquake measuring 2.1 struck region near The Geysers, CA

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Update: Earthquake shakes region near Holtville, CA on Jan. 15 - 2.1 magnitude reported

The tremor, which struck the area at 3:05 a.m., was centered roughly 4 miles west-southwest of Holtville.

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Update: Earthquake measuring 4.1 jolts area close to Holtville, CA on Jan. 15

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Update: Jan. 15 - 2.0 magnitude earthquake reported close to Holtville, CA

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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded off Oregon

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale.

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World due for another ‘Big One’, earthquake experts warn

The first “Big One” earthquake in more than a decade has rattled the world. What if it had happened anywhere else? Say, California? Or Japan?

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Cascadia fault megaquake was the worst-case scenario. Scientists just found an even bigger problem

A megaquake in the Pacific Northwest could trigger a large earthquake along California's San Andreas Fault, creating an unprecedented catastrophe up and down the Pacific Coast, a new study has found. The study suggests that the fearsome Cascadia subduction ...

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Large Earthquake Strikes Mexico Today: What We Know

A strong earthquake registering 6.5 magnitude struck southern Mexico on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ). No tsunami warnings were issued on January 2, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System confirmed. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.

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How heat supercharged a rare earthquake in Chile

A deep earthquake in Chile surprised scientists by using heat to grow stronger far underground and cause serious surface shaking.

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A major earthquake hasn't struck California's big cities in 3 decades. On Thursday, we will get a glimpse of one

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 ...

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A major earthquake hasn’t struck California’s biggest cities in 3 decades. On Thursday, we will get a glimpse of one - Los Angeles Times

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A major earthquake hasn’t struck any of California’s biggest cities in more than three decades, but experts and officials say the so-called “Big One” is a matter ...