Earthquake Information / FAQs

• USGS FAQ Page
• SCEC FAQ Page
• SCEC Media One-Pager (B-Roll, Graphics, Guides)
• Protect Yourself in a Variety of Situations
• How to Find Earthquake Data One-Pager

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SCEC Social Media

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SCEC Media Contacts

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B-Roll (Earthquake Science and Safety):

Download these at ShakeOut.org/messaging (see under Audio/Video), where you can find other B-roll, graphics, and content for earthquake science and preparedness.

For assistance, reach out to Mark or Jason (contact information above).

See our YouTube Channel for more earthquake videos too!

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Logos and Brand Identity

Our logo page and subsequent identity pages contain versions of the SCEC logo for print (.eps) and web (.png).

Any variations or modifications on the logo must be worked on with us directly (use a media contact above). We can give you color values, other brand artwork, and assistance with adapting it for a variety of uses.

Please use our logo respectfully. Do not independently alter it in any way that would lose its integrity, quality, or appearance.

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Releases/Advisories

Please also visit the SCEC.org home page carrousel for current news highlights about SCEC science, special projects, and more.

SCEC

07/10/2019: Searles Valley Earthquake Science: What We Know So Far

03/25/2019: California's Tsunami Preparedness Week Set for March 25-29 with Record Number of Participants

10/17/2018: Millions Worldwide To Participate In 2018 Great Shakeout Earthquake Drills

10/17/2018: More than 10 Million Californians to Participate in ShakeOut, the World's Largest Earthquake Drill

10/17/2018: Great California ShakeOut: Bay Area Primary Media Event – City of Berkeley Civic Center Park

10/17/2018: Great California ShakeOut: Southern California Primary Media Event – Los Angeles City Hall

10/08/2018: ShakeOut Media Messaging, Tools, and Events to Inspire Participation and Promote Earthquake Preparedness

06/26/2018: Leading earthquake scientists, engineers, and policymakers convene so societies can better prepare to survive and recover

06/19/2018: 11th National Conference on Earthquake Engineering Held in Downtown Los Angeles June 25 – 29, 2018

03/27/2018: Are You in the Zone? It's Tsunami Preparedness Week in California!

10/16/2017:​ Millions Worldwide Participate In 2017 Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills

10/16/2017:​ Great California ShakeOut Southern California Primary Media Event – Expo Park in Los Angeles​

10/13/2017: Great California ShakeOut Bay Area Primary Media Event – Google Offices in Mountain View

10/12/2017: Millions of California Residents to Participate in ShakeOut, the World's Largest Earthquake Drill

10/10/2017: How Radio and TV Stations Can Support Nationwide Participation in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills

09/28/2017: Recent Earthquakes and Tsunamis: Gathering, Understanding, and Sharing Information with the USGS and NOAA Websites

08/03/2017: Recent Earthquakes - Gathering and Sharing Information with the USGS Website

10/13/2016: Millions Worldwide Participate In 2016 Great Shakeout Earthquake Drills

10/11/2016: Broadcasters Support Nationwide Participation in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills

09/20/2016: Nation Prepares in September and Gets Ready to ShakeOut

08/25/2016: Earthquake Scientists, Insurance Experts, and Government Officials Plan for the Bay Area's Seismic Future

11/18/2015: SCEC Improves Understanding of Earthquake Hazards with Supercomputers, Achieves Societal Impacts

10/12/2015: Record 21 Million to Practice Earthquake Safety

10/08/2015: Radio/TV Stations and ShakeOut, Options for Participation

09/25/2015: ShakeOut Breakfast Leadership Summit to Feature City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Dr. Lucy Jones

06/03/2015: San Andreas, the Movie: Fact, Fiction, and Fun

Partners'

0908/2017: Magnitude 8.1 Earthquake in Mexico - USGS

06/22/2016: USGS Collaborates with FEMA on National Earthquake Loss Estimate - USGS / FEMA

06/21/2017: USGS publishes a new blueprint that can help make subduction zone areas more resilient - USGS

05/03/2016: National Earthquake Conference Set to Draw Experts from Across the Globe - FLASH

01/20/2016: EBB Opens Registration for $3,000 Grants to Strengthen Older California Homes Against Earthquakes - CEA

01/04/2016: CEA Unveils Lower Rates, More Policy Options and Bigger Discounts For Earthquake Insurance - CEA

10/09/2015: FEMA Encourages Participation in Oct 15 Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills FEMA

08/10/2015: Nearly Half of Americans Exposed to Potentially Damaging Earthquakes USGS

03/10/2015: New Long-term Earthquake Forecast for California USGS