INYO COUNTY, CA - A 2.0 magnitude quake was registered near Big Pine around midday Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

California's seismic risk is increasing with supershear earthquakes, which are faster and more destructive than typical earthquakes.

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, a 3.5-magnitude earthquake shook people in the South Bay and greater Los Angeles area. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says that the earthquake happened at ...

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA - Tuesday afternoon, a preliminary 2.0 magnitude quake was recorded near Big Bear Lake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

California sits on one of the world’s most active fault lines, but the “big one” hasn’t struck—yet. Explore the science behind earthquakes, stress buildup, and what researchers are watching closely.

SAN RAMON, Calif. (KRON) — California is known for many things, like its beautiful hills, mountains, and valleys, but it was ...

Beneath California runs the San Andreas Fault, an 800-mile fracture where two massive tectonic plates grind past each other. For more than 300 years, the southern section of the fault has been ...

Feet on either side of a cracked sidewalk affected by an earthquake. - Elena Goosen/Getty Images California is famous for its stunning beaches, bustling cities, iconic road trip routes, and being the ...