You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources right here.
Track the latest quakes
Was there an earthquake just now? This real-time chart tracks quakes in the last 24 hours in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding cities. You can see all earthquake activity near the Bay Area with a magnitude of at least 1 here: NBCBAYAREA.COM/QUAKETRACKER
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3.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Northern California coast
November 4, 2024A preliminary 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Monday morning off the coast of Northen California, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Series of moderate earthquakes rattles Northern California coast
October 24, 2024A series of earthquakes ranging in magnitude between 3.6 and 4.4 struck the Northern California coast late Wednesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Marking 35 years since the Loma Prieta earthquake rocked the Bay Area
October 17, 2024Thursday marks 35 years since the Loma Prieta earthquake jolted the Bay Area, killing 63 people and injuring about 3,700.
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California earthquakes: Preparing for the big one
October 16, 2024NBC 7 takes you inside the science behind earthquakes, the technology for early alerts, and teaches you the measures you can take to protect your property, and how to prepare before a major earthquake occurs.
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Great California ShakeOut: What to know about the annual earthquake drill
October 16, 2024Millions of Californians are preparing to participate in the Great ShakeOut to practice what to do during an earthquake.
Get Bay Area earthquake news
Every high magnitude quake is a reminder to be ready here in the Bay Area. Check all our latest reports and earthquake explainers.
NBC Bay Area meteorologist Rob Mayeda breaks down the fault lines that run through the Bay Area following a pair of temblors in the South Bay.
The U.S. Geological Survey issued a somber reminder that the next quake could be much larger and do serious, extensive and widespread damage -- that’s based on seismometers and historical records of earthquakes, as well as studies of their faults.
Step-by-step instructions for earthquake preparedness
Here are checklists built from the latest earthquake reports and a wealth of agency resources:
A "Go Bag" is vital for families who need to make a quick getaway.
Prevent injuries from falling or from objects that might fly towards you.
These are steps to help you navigate the moments after the shaking ends.
Major quakes disrupt infrastructure and access to the basics could be limited.
Communications, transportation and many services are impacted when electricity is out.
Watch Bay Area earthquake videos
If you were in the Bay Area on that day in 1989, you knew where you were and what you were doing at 5:04 p.m. when the 6.9 quake rocked the region. In this installment of our award-winning documentary series Bay Area Revelations, we take a look at how the earthquake forever changed the Bay Area and what’s being done to prepare for the next big one.
Located deep in the Santa Cruz Mountains in an area known as The Forest of Nisene Marks is the actual epicenter of the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989. To get there, you need to bike or hike a combined 1.4 miles. NBC Bay Area Digital Correspondent Abbey Fernández and Photographer Michael Horn journey to the epicenter to see what it all looks like, 30 years later.
Unlike wildfires or floods, there’s no “earthquake season” scientists can predict. That means California families must be ready at all times for a possible quake. An Oakland small business owner aims to help. Consumer investigator Chris Chmura reports.
We went along with USGS scientists as they installed sensors for “Shake Alert.” “Shake Alert” doesn’t predict earthquakes, but it can give people “seconds” to prepare before the stronger shaking begins.
From the NBC Bay Area video vault, KNTV presents a special program on the one-year anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. It only lasted seconds, but it managed to change lives forever.
Get more earthquake safety tips and tools
State, federal and international agencies -- as well as many businesses -- help residents prepare for the inevitable next quake. For more information on earthquakes and how to prepare for them, you can visit our complete list of official sources and apps.
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