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Dormant ‘Sleeping Giant’ Fault Awakens, Triggering Dozen Earthquakes in US Town
Idaho Town Hit by 12 Earthquakes in 24 Hours Near "Sleeping Giant" Fault Stanley, Idaho—a historic gold rush town—has experienced a swarm of 12 earthquakes over the past day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremors, ranging from magnitude 2.5 to 3.4, began Sunday afternoon, with no damage reported so far. Image: Map […]
Major Quake Hits ‘Big One’-Threatened Fault Line Close to Iconic U.S. Metropolis
California Earthquake Sparks Fears of Impending "Big One" on Hayward Fault A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Concord, California, near the Hayward Fault, reigniting fears that this seismic zone could trigger the long-dreaded "Big One." The tremor hit at 3:11 p.m. local time, marking the fourth minor quake in the area within 24 hours. Located just […]
Twin Quakes Rattle US City as Ancient Fault Reawakens
New Mexico Hit by Back-to-Back Earthquakes Amid Fears of Ancient Fault Reactivation By STACY LIBERATORE | Updated: 20:51 BST, 8 May 2025 New Mexico experienced two earthquakes within minutes of each other on Thursday, sparking concerns about the reactivation of an ancient geological fault. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 3.6 magnitude quake followed […]
California’s ‘Sleeping Giant’ Fault Nears Rupture, Threatens Catastrophic Coastal Sinking in Minutes
Imminent Threat: Cascadia’s 700-Mile Fault Line Could Trigger Catastrophic Flooding (Include image: Aerial view of the West Coast with fault line overlay. Caption: The Cascadia Subduction Zone spans 700 miles, posing a dire earthquake risk.) A 700-mile fault beneath the U.S. West Coast, the Cascadia Subduction Zone, is overdue for a catastrophic magnitude 8.0+ earthquake. […]
23 Million Americans Face Violent Quake Threat from Little-Known Fault, Scientists Warn
Southern California’s Hidden Threat: The Elsinore Fault and the Looming “Big One” [Image: USGS simulation of a 7.8 magnitude quake along the Elsinore fault, showing widespread shaking across Southern California.] A recent 5.2 magnitude earthquake near San Diego has reignited fears of the “Big One”—a catastrophic quake long predicted for California. While the San Andreas […]