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Scientists Say San Ramon’s Latest Earthquake Swarm Is Normal, but Residents Are on Edge

A swarm of small earthquakes jolted San Ramon over the last month. Scientists said the earthquakes are normal and aren’t indicative of the big one.

Update: Seismic activity on Dec. 17 - 2.2 magnitude earthquake close to Ojai, CA registered

VENTURA COUNTY, CA - around midnight Wednesday, a preliminary 2.2 magnitude quake was recorded near Ojai, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Facing “substantial” earthquake risk, South Bay city inches toward multimillion dollar rehaul of aging City Hall

Cupertino City Council set aside the first sum of money toward a multi-million-dollar renovation of a building deemed at risk in the face of earthquakes.

Magnitude 7 earthquake rocks Alaska, more than 20 aftershocks felt

A magnitude 7 earthquake has rocked Alaska on Saturday, Dec. 6, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Dec. 17: Earthquake of 2.2 magnitude recorded near The Geysers, CA

SONOMA COUNTY, CA - A preliminary 2.2 magnitude quake was detected near The Geysers around midday Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Small Earthquake Shakes Area Near Los Angeles

A minor, 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 10:27 a.m. Pacific time about 8 miles northwest of Fillmore, Calif., data from the agency shows.

Saudi Arabia hit by 4.3-magnitude earthquake, region records fourth tremor in 2025

Residents of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province experienced an unexpected start to their Wednesday morning as a moderate earthquake rippled through the region, briefly unsettling communities while remaining under close monitoring by authorities.