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California researchers identify potential major earthquake hotspots
United States
First seen: Sep 6, 2026, 8:31 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 7, 2026, 4:02 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Researchers in California report a method for pinpointing areas with heightened major-earthquake risk. No earthquake or immediate warning is reported.
SO WHAT?
Improved hotspot identification could inform preparedness in an earthquake-prone region, but it does not indicate an imminent event.
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