An earthquake can begin without warning. One moment you are at home, the next a loud crash echoes through the room as dishes fall and objects shake violently. Furniture rattles, pets panic, and the ...

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 of when, not if. And the risk is far ...

If you're a Californian, earthquakes may no longer be a source of uneasiness. At times, we have them so frequently that they seem to become part of the ebb and flow. Nonetheless, it doesn't mean we ...