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Scientific study reports elevated stress on San Andreas Fault near Cajon Pass

A report claims stress on the San Andreas Fault near California's Cajon Pass has reached a 1,000-year high and could increase earthquake risk. No earthquake or imminent rupture is reported.

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The finding may indicate heightened long-term seismic hazard for Southern California, but it does not establish that a major earthquake is imminent.

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  1. San Andreas stress hits 1,000-year high at Cajon Pass, priming major California earthquake ↗nypost.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

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