It s a danger we live with every day.
While scientists can t predict earthquakes, seismologists are using smartphones to give us a warning that shaking has started - enough time to seek shelter. But cellphone technology does not stop there.
Google engineers are using motion sensors built into Android phones to detect earthquakes as well. All it takes is a few seconds to set up your smartphone to be ready for the next big one.
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CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) A magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit near Gilroy Saturday night and was felt across the Bay Area.
The quake was centered in Aromas, Calif., 47 miles south of San Jose and hit at 8:01 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The USGS says the quake had a depth of 7.9 km.
Viewers from Santa Cruz to San Francisco let us know they felt the shake.
Meteorologist Drew Tuma says the earthquake was likely on the San Andreas fault, which is why it was felt so far.
Likely the reason we felt this earthquake in San Francisco even though we are 70+ miles away from the epicenter is because it looked to occur on the San Andreas Fault. Which then rippled north into the City. pic.twitter.com/H2BcofnBoJ Drew Tuma (@DrewTumaABC7) January 17, 2021
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits near Concord, felt across Bay Area
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CONCORD, Calif. A magnitude 3.8 earthquake hit near Concord Thursday morning and was felt across the Bay Area from Antioch to Daly City.
The quake was centered in Concord and hit at 11:18 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
According to ABC7 Meteorologist Mike Nicco, the earthquake was centered under Todos Santos Plaza, near the intersection of Willow Pass Road in Concord.
#earthquake under Todos Santos Plaza in #Concord near intersection of Willow Pass Rd & Concord Ave.
Magnitude 3.8 can create minor damage near epicenter. pic.twitter.com/S6ZqpwuHZZ Mike Nicco (@MikeNiccoABC7) January 14, 2021