Earthquake shakes area close to San Ramon, CA
Digest more
A rapid-fire barrage of 16 earthquakes slammed Southern California in less than 24 hours, reigniting terrifying fears that the “Big One” is getting ready to tear the region apart. A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Indio,
More than 70 percent of Californians live within 30 miles of a major fault.
A new study uncovered hidden activity on California's fault lines.
California Earthquake 2026 explains what happened, where the quake was felt, aftershocks, risks, and how residents can prepare for future earthquakes.
The earthquake struck the region shortly before 9 p.m. EDT on Monday, at a shallow depth of 3 kilometers.
The earthquake swarm that has shaken San Ramon for more than two months appears to be over, scientists said Monday. But when it comes to earthquake swarms, nothing is set in stone.
The earthquake occurred just before 6 p.m. local time and was felt across parts of the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas.
A 4.9 earthquake was recorded about 5.4 miles northeast of Indio Hills, according to USGS. INDIO HILLS, Calif. — People across San Diego County reported feeling an earthquake Monday evening. USGS reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake northeast of Indio Hills in Riverside County at 5:56 p.m.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck 8 km northeast of Indio Hills, California, at 1:56:14 UTC on January 20, 2026, at a shallow 9 km depth, triggering widespread reports from Palm Springs to San Diego.
SONOMA COUNTY, CA - According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a preliminary 2.4 magnitude quake shook close to The Geysers at midday on Friday.