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New calculations increase estimated risk of a major Bay Area earthquake
United States
First seen: Sep 2, 2026, 12:16 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
New calculations suggest a higher probability of a major earthquake affecting the San Francisco Bay Area, with risk varying by fault.
SO WHAT?
The finding highlights a potentially severe future hazard for a densely populated metropolitan region, though it is not an ongoing disaster.
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Reports behind this event
dailymail.comen
Major earthquake threat rises in California for first time in 12 years
Sep 2, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
nypost.comen
Experts increase odds of massive California earthquake in next 30 years
Sep 2, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
yahoo.comen
New calculations raise the odds of a major Bay Area earthquake. Here's the risk by fault
Sep 2, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC