4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Residents in Orange County, Felt in San Diego
Early Thursday morning a 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Orange County, with the shaking affecting residents all the way in San Diego. The epicenter of the temblor – which occurred at 2:30 am PST — was about 8 miles northeast of Trabuco Canyon, in the foothills …
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Gulf of California
On Friday, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico’s Baja California at 8:41 a.m. PT. The epicenter occurred southwest of Hermosillo Mexico, where the North America and Pacific plates meet. Thankfully, there have been no reports of injuries or damage to the area, and there are …
What We’ve Learned 24 Years After the Northridge Earthquake
Still a vivid memory in many Angelinos’ minds, the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake occurred at 4:31 am 24 years ago today. The damage was abrupt, killing nearly 60 people, injuring 9,000 and caused catastrophic panic throughout the city and its surrounding areas. Apartment complexes collapsed, …
Earthquake Brace + Bolt 2018 Open Enrollment
If you live in Los Angeles, now is the time to register for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program. Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) was developed to assist homeowners with the costs of earthquake retrofitting. Residential seismic retrofits have been proven to lessen the damage …
Seeing Cracks in Your Foundation? Here’s What It Could Mean
Not all cracks are created equal, but they should raise some alarm when you notice them in your home. Whether you’re buying or selling, or currently live in a house with signs of foundation issues, you should get your property inspected by a foundation specialist …