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Southern California Earthquake Information

Quake-related information--maps, reports, advice--for Southern and central California locations.
The San Andreas Fault
Home page for maps, pictures and information on the state's biggest fault.
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones
A thorough guide to this crucial law affecting property owners all over the state, from the California Geological Survey.
California Earthquake History, 1769 to Present
A table lists them all, from the USGS.
Earthquake Hazards Program—Southern California
A big, information-packed center from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
An excellent roundup from the Southern California Earthquake Center.
Quake Warnings Before the Shaking Starts
From your About Geology Guide, a report on advances in early warnings and real-time damage assessments in Southern California.
Seismic Hazard Zone Maps, Southern California
Southern California maps are served from this page from the California Geological Survey.
Southern California Earthquake Reports
The US Geological Survey serves all kinds of information here.
Strong Motion Data Center
The state department of conservation hosts this source of data most useful for planners and structural engineers.

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