If I were in southern California, I'd be seriously preparing for a Northridge-Sylmar magnitude (6.6-6.7) earthquake to occur at any moment. Especially if I lived in or near the San Fernando Valley.

Anywhere in California such prep would be prudent, of course.


1933 - Long Beach - 6.3
1952 - Kern County - 7.5
1971 - Sylmar - 6.7
1994 - Northridge - 6.7




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