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The USGS and its partners are working to develop a prototype Earthquake Early Warning System for the West Coast of the United States called ShakeAlert. The system could provide seconds to minutes of warning before strong shaking. Imagine if doctors could stop procedures before an earthquake. Or if emergency responders had a few extra moments to act, trains could be slowed or stopped, airplane landings could be redirected, and people could move to safer locations. Learn more by visiting the USGS website on this project.
For an estimate of the earthquake’s impact, visit the USGS Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER) website.
If you felt this earthquake, report your experience on the “USGS Did You Feel It?” website for this event.
Read additional earthquake information for California.
Learn more about the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.