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California 99% Chance of 1 or more M6.7 or greater earthquakes striking CA* 30 Miles Most Californians live within 30 miles of an active fault 15,700 Known faults in California (and scientists continue to discover new ones) Select your county from the dropdown menu above, or click on your county on the California map to the left to learn more about California earthquake risk and faults near you. *The probability is based on a 30-year period, beginning in 2014. North Coast 76% Likelihood of one or more M7.0+ Quakes striking Northern CA* Cascadia Subduction Zone & Mendocino Triple Junction Notable zones Tsunamis Along the Coast Additional Regional Risk More Info About County Name County *The probability is based on a 30-year period, beginning in 2014. San Diego 75% Likelihood of one or more M7.0+ Quakes striking Southern CA* Rose Canyon, Elsinore & San Jacinto Notable faults Less Than 15 Miles Proximity To An Active Fault More Info About County Name County *The probability is based on a 30-year period, beginning in 2014. Shasta Cascade 76% Likelihood of one or more M7.0+ Quakes striking Northern CA* Cleveland Hills & Sierra Nevada Notable faults Within 20 Miles Proximity To An Active Fault More Info About County Name County *The probability is based on a 30-year period, beginning in 2014. Greater Bay Area 76% Likelihood of one or more M7.0+ Quakes striking Northern CA* San Andreas & Hayward Notable faults Less Than 10 Miles Proximity To A Major Fault More Info About County Name County *The probability is based on a 30-year period, beginning in 2014. Delta Sierra 76% Likelihood of one or more M7.0+ Quakes striking Northern CA* Cleveland Hills and Sierra Nevada faults & San Joaquin fault zone Notable faults and zone Landslides, Liquefaction, Or Levee Failure Additional Regional Risk More Info About County Name County *The probability is based on a 30-year period, beginning in 2014. Central Coast 75% Likelihood of one or more M7.0+ Quakes striking Southern CA* San Andreas & San Gregorio Notable faults Less Than 15 Miles Proximity To An Active Fault More Info About County Name County *The probability is based on a 30-year period, beginning in 2014. Central Valley South 75% Likelihood of one or more M7.0+ Quakes striking Southern CA* San Andreas and Garlock faults & San Joaquin fault zone Notable faults and zone Landslides, liquefaction, or levee failure Additional Regional Risk More Info About County Name County *The probability is based on a 30-year period, beginning in 2014. Inyo/Mono 75% Likelihood of one or more M7.0+ Quakes striking Southern CA* Owens Valley fault & Eastern California shear zone Notable fault and zone Less Than 15 Miles Proximity To An Active Fault More Info About...