Cluster of earthquakes strike Ventura for second consecutive day

Cluster of earthquakes strike Ventura for second consecutive day

A series of small earthquakes centered in Ventura struck Friday morning, the day after being hit by a surge of quakes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

A series of small earthquakes centered in Ventura struck Friday morning, the day after being hit by a surge of quakes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

Pair of small quakes centered in Ventura strike minutes apart

Pair of small quakes centered in Ventura strike minutes apart

Two small earthquakes centered in Ventura struck on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Two small earthquakes centered in Ventura struck on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

3.5-magnitude earthquake centered in Compton rattles SoCal

3.5-magnitude earthquake centered in Compton rattles SoCal

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Compton area early Friday morning and was felt across Southern California. 

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Compton area early Friday morning and was felt across Southern California. 

Ridgecrest quakes strained major fault, capable of 8.0 quake, according to new study

Ridgecrest quakes strained major fault, capable of 8.0 quake, according to new study

The earthquakes that hammered the Southern California desert near the town of Ridgecrest last summer involved ruptures on a web of interconnected faults and increased strain on a major nearby fault that has begun to slowly move, according to a new study.

The earthquakes that hammered the Southern California desert near the town of Ridgecrest last summer involved ruptures on a web of interconnected faults and increased strain on a major nearby fault that has begun to slowly move, according to a new study.

Ridgecrest quake's impact along dormant fault

Ridgecrest quake's impact along dormant fault

When it comes to earthquake faults a quake on one fault can have an impact on another. That's exactly what's happened.

When it comes to earthquake faults a quake on one fault can have an impact on another. That's exactly what's happened.

Great ShakeOut earthquake drill urges preparedness for major temblor

Great ShakeOut earthquake drill urges preparedness for major temblor

Millions of residents in Los Angeles and Orange County -- joined by millions more across the state and globe -- took part in a "drop, cover and hold on'' exercise Thursday for the 12th Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, designed to encourage preparedness for a major temblor.

Millions of residents in Los Angeles and Orange County -- joined by millions more across the state and globe -- took part in a "drop, cover and hold on'' exercise Thursday for the 12th Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, designed to encourage preparedness for a major temblor.

California earthquake alerts become available statewide

California earthquake alerts become available statewide

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services says earthquake early warning alerts will become publicly available statewide starting Thursday.

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services says earthquake early warning alerts will become publicly available statewide starting Thursday.

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes northern California near Hollister

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes northern California near Hollister

A preliminary 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Hollister, California Tuesday afternoon, about 48 miles from Santa Cruz, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

A preliminary 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Hollister, California Tuesday afternoon, about 48 miles from Santa Cruz, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

3.3 earthquake felt near Lake Elsinore

3.3 earthquake felt near Lake Elsinore

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck one mile from Lakeland Village near Lake Elsinore at 9:05 p.m Sunday evening, according to the USGS.

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck one mile from Lakeland Village near Lake Elsinore at 9:05 p.m Sunday evening, according to the USGS.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake rumbles off Oregon coast

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake rumbles off Oregon coast

COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Thursday off the Oregon coast but did not generate a tsunami or cause any damage or injuries, authorities said.

COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) — A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Thursday off the Oregon coast but did not generate a tsunami or cause any damage or injuries, authorities said.

5.0 quake strikes Inyo County, USGS says

5.0 quake strikes Inyo County, USGS says

A preliminary 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck approximately 11 miles east of Little Lake, California at about 1:49 p.m. local time Thursday.

A preliminary 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck approximately 11 miles east of Little Lake, California at about 1:49 p.m. local time Thursday.

L.A.'s ShakeAlert app lower standards for quakes

L.A.'s ShakeAlert app lower standards for quakes

Mayor Eric Garcetti held a news conference Wednesday to announce changes to the ShakeAlert LA app. The biggest change is that users will now be alerted when weaker quakes strike in some cases up to 45-seconds or more beforehand.

Mayor Eric Garcetti held a news conference Wednesday to announce changes to the ShakeAlert LA app. The biggest change is that users will now be alerted when weaker quakes strike in some cases up to 45-seconds or more beforehand.

Report: Thousands of LA apartments haven't been earthquake-proofed

Report: Thousands of LA apartments haven't been earthquake-proofed

Thousands of Los Angeles apartment owners who are required to strengthen their properties against earthquakes haven't begun the work, and a few hundred haven't even submitted the initial paperwork, a nonprofit news organization reported Tuesday.

Thousands of Los Angeles apartment owners who are required to strengthen their properties against earthquakes haven't begun the work, and a few hundred haven't even submitted the initial paperwork, a nonprofit news organization reported Tuesday.