A 4.9-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks rattled the Inland Empire on Monday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.

More than 70 percent of Californians live within 30 miles of a major fault.

California Earthquake 2026 explains what happened, where the quake was felt, aftershocks, risks, and how residents can prepare for future earthquakes.

A rapid-fire barrage of 16 earthquakes slammed Southern California in less than 24 hours, reigniting terrifying fears that the “Big One” is getting ready to tear the region apart. A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Indio,

A 4.9 earthquake was recorded about 5.4 miles northeast of Indio Hills, according to USGS. INDIO HILLS, Calif. — People across San Diego County reported feeling an earthquake Monday evening. USGS reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake northeast of Indio Hills in Riverside County at 5:56 p.m.

A second strong earthquake struck the Coachella Valley this week, worrying residents about a possible stronger quake in the future.

Three huge tectonic plates meet at the Mendocino triple junction off the coast of northern California, and a new study reveals that the underlying geology is significantly more complex than current models show.

USGS has reported several aftershocks in the area.

The earthquake struck the region shortly before 9 p.m. EDT on Monday, at a shallow depth of 3 kilometers.

SONOMA COUNTY, CA - Tuesday morning, a preliminary 2.2 magnitude quake was detected close to The Geysers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.