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Stories related to: earthquake

West Coast Quake Warning System Now Operational, With Limits

October 17, 2018

The system detects that an earthquake is occurring, quickly analyzes the data and sends out alerts that may give warnings before strong shaking arrives at locations away from the epicenter.

Eduardo Verdugo / AP Photo

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Local Relief Efforts For Natural Disasters

September 28, 2017 | Chris Remington

We hear from two Sacramentans organizing unique campaigns to raise money for families in Mexico and Puerto Rico.

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Sept. 2017 Earthquake in Mexico City / Wikimedia Commons

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Lessons From Mexico On Earthquake Warning Systems

September 25, 2017 | Chris Remington

Will California be ready for the next big earthquake? UC Davis Professor Jonathan Rundle explains what we learned from Mexico last week and what warning systems are currently in place.

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Powerful Earthquake Devastates Central Mexico, Leaving Over 100 Dead

September 19, 2017

Thirty-two years after a deadly earthquake, a magnitude 7.1 temblor rattled Mexico City and surrounding areas. Residents had marked the anniversary of the 1985 quake earlier in the day with drills.

State Government

Earthquake Rattles Nevada's Douglas County

June 7, 2017

An earthquake could be felt near the Nevada-California border on Tuesday afternoon.

6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off The Coast Of Northern California

December 8, 2016

(AP) - The United States Geological Survey is reporting a 6.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern California in the Pacific Ocean.

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Sierra Nevada Communities

February 17, 2016

(AP) - California authorities say an earthquake on the eastern range of the Sierra Nevada shook several remote communities but caused no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Damian Dovarganes / File / AP

Californians Drop For Annual Earthquake Drill

October 15, 2015

(AP) - California is bracing for its annual fake earthquake.

University of Nevada-Reno

Environment

Scientists Studying Swarm of Earthquakes In Northern Nevada

August 19, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

The quakes in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge number more than 400 a month. University of Nevada-Reno scientists are wondering if this "swarm" will result in a "big one."

Small Earthquake Rattles Rural Area Of Central California

August 19, 2015

(AP) - A small earthquake has rattled a rural area of Central California but there were no reports of damage or injury.

 

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