California was hit by a massive earthquake on Thursday, an event the state has tried to stay alert to for years. The magnitude of the quake was measured at 7.0, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center and the United States Geological Survey.

Earthquake in California: How USGS's early warning system estimated a near-accurate magnitude

California's Death Valley has been rattled by nearly 130 earthquakes since October 9, triggering fears that the "Big One" might soon hit the region. According to USGS geophysicist Elizabeth Cochran, the largest ones to hit the national park were reported on October 25.

California: 130 earthquakes have hit Death Valley since Oct 9. Is the Big One coming?

California earthquake LIVE UPDATES: Around 3:30 PM GMT+5:30 on Wednesday, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck California, according to the US Geological Survey. The coast of California, about 10 miles south of Malibu Beach, felt the shocks of the latest California earthquake.

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On Monday, a strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the northern California coast. The disaster, which usually spurs panic among people, didn’t even faze the residents.

Moments before earthquake struck California, peoples’ phones were buzzed with warning

An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit California on Wednesday. The quake which was centred in central California hit Lone Pine near Death Valley National Park.

5.8 magnitude earthquake hits California

California on Thursday launched the country's first earthquake warning system in the hope that residents will be alerted within seconds of a possible impending disaster and can "drop, cover and hold on.

California unveils early warning earthquake app

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