California has been shaken by three notable earthquakes within a day, including a 2.7 magnitude quake in Hayward and two earlier quakes off Petrolia. The Hayward Fault, which runs beneath the Bay Area, is historically active, having previously caused a significant earthquake in 1868. Experts warn that it is likely that the fault could produce a major quake within the next three decades, with the recent seismic activity emphasizing the increasing urgency for preparedness in the region.
Since it has been more than 144 years since the last major earthquake, the clock is ticking. It is very likely that the Hayward fault will rupture and produce a significant earthquake within the next 30 years.
The last major earthquake hit on October 21, 1868, measuring a 6.8 magnitude. Historical records show that five people were killed and 30 were injured.
The USGS reports that hundreds of people felt all three seismic events, with over 100 residents specifically reporting shaking during the 2.7 magnitude quake.
The Hayward Fault runs along the foot of the East Bay hills, right near major cities like San Francisco, Oakland, and Fremont.
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