(FOX40.COM) — It’s that time of year again when people around the world test their preparedness for an earthquake during International ShakeOut Day. At 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17, California will ...

The Brief. The Great California ShakeOut of 2024 took place Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m. The ShakeOut is a statewide earthquake preparedness drill.

When is the California earthquake drill? The drill will be at 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, coinciding with the numerical date, 10-17-2024. The drill has been done since 2008, often having the time and ...

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In Southern California, the 1994 Northridge earthquake (magnitude 6.7) resulted in nearly 60 fatalities and damaged over 112,000 buildings, with estimated damages of up to $20 billion.

The earthquake drill is also a time for people to learn what to do before and after an earthquake. That includes retrofitting homes to be less vulnerable to damage and planning with your loved ...

The shift would have 50 times the intensity of the Jan. 17, 1994, Northridge earthquake. Californians should be prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours following a major disaster.

Earthquake preparedness is a common topic in California, but can get overlooked. Gudel said it is good practice to have an emergency kit ready to go, including items like canned foods, fresh water ...

The preliminary magnitude 7.0 earthquake reignited long-held fears of the fabled “big one” hitting in California, which typically refers to a potential magnitude 8.0 that causes widespr… ...

CAYUCOS, Calif. - As California officially observes Tsunami Preparedness Week this week, one of the most vulnerable communities in the state is located on the Central Coast. The small coastal town ...

The earthquake occurred offshore, 56 miles east of Petrolia, California, in the Mendocino Triple Junction, which is a seismically active region where three tectonic plate boundaries intersect.