According to the National Earthquake Information Center, they locate approximately 20,000 earthquakes around the globe each year. That’s actually 55 per day! Earthquakes still continue to cause problems, but we’ve come a long way – especially in the field of construction and arch ...
Read MoreEarthquakes are scary, there’s no doubt about that. But, we can’t just get rid of earthquakes with wishful thinking. Knowing what to do before and during an earthquake can help alleviate some of the fears around earthquakes while keeping you and your loved ones safe. This blog ...
Read MoreOn 17 January 1994, a powerful and disastrous 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Los Angles. Historically known as the Northridge Earthquake, the devastating occurrence brought the expert's attention to the most fundamental flaws in building construction. Most people had on their mi ...
Read MoreThere is no denying that earthquakes have the power to cause drastic damage to both people and structures. It is important to know why earthquakes cause structural damage. To that end, read on to learn why earthquakes are huge hazards and can cause monumental damage to various st ...
Read MoreIn Southern California on July 30, 2020, at 4:30 a.m., a 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Pacoima shook the San Fernando Valley and provided an early wake-up call for residents. Some of the shakings included aftershocks of 3.3 and 3.9 magnitudes. The earthquake and its aftershocks wer ...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 7:09 a.m., Utah was struck by a 5.7 magnitude earthquake along the Wasatch Fault system near the town of Magna, which is just outside of Salt Lake City. This was the largest earthquake in Utah since 1992. Many aftershocks followed soon after with ...
Read MoreRecent Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest, California There have been two significant 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes in a sparsely populated area of Southern California. The effects of both were felt throughout Southern California and as far away as Las Vegas. The magnitude 7.1 mainshock was ...
Read MoreCarson City, NV On 6/6/2019 at approximately 9:49 PM PST, an earthquake occurred near Washoe, NV. It was estimated to be a magnitude 3.7 and caused disruptions that could have damaged structures in the area. The Mogul city area was disturbed with light shaking during the ea ...
Read MoreSalton City, CA On 5/8/2019 at approximately 9:14 AM PST, an earthquake occurred near Imperial County, CA. It was estimated to be a magnitude 3.5 and caused disruptions that could have damaged structures in the area. The Salton City area was disturbed with light shaking dur ...
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