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	Real-time Shaking Maps For California earthquakes of Magnitude 3.5 and larger. See also: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake ShakeMaps.

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	Earthquake Probabilities for the San Francisco Bay Area USGS and other scientists conclude that there is a 62% probability of at least one magnitude 6.7 or greater quake, capable of causing widespread damage, striking the San Francisco Bay region before 2032.

	1906 Earthquake Centennial Alliance The centennial of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake will mark a century of progress in understanding earthquake hazards and reducing risks. The Alliance plans to highlight scientific achievements and commemorate the cultural and social response to this historic event. Learn more about The Great 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

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Earthquake News and Highlights

09/10/05 - New USGS Earthquake Preparedness Handbook

Magnitude 6.4 EASTERN XIZANG October 06, 2008

Magnitude 6.2 KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND October 05, 2008

Magnitude 6.6 KYRGYZSTAN October 05, 2008

Magnitude 7.0 KERMADEC ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND September 29, 2008

Magnitude 6.8 HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION September 11, 2008

Magnitude 6.6 HALMAHERA, INDONESIA September 11, 2008

09/02/08 - Earthquake Swarm Offshore British Columbia, Canada

07/30/08 - Southern Californians Urged to Join Largest Earthquake Drill in U.S. History

05/22/08 - Can We Predict Earthquakes? PodCast

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