California Earthquake Hits Ticking Time Bomb Fault Line

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A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck California’s Hayward Fault — a fault line experts call the most dangerous in America. Over 1,500 people across the Bay Area felt the tremor, from San Francisco to Berkeley. But here's the real concern: this fault hasn’t seen a major rupture since 1868, and scientists say we’re overdue. With a 33% chance of a large quake by 2043, is this small shake a warning sign of something bigger to come?  Stay tuned for updates on this developing story and learn why the Hayward Fault could be California’s next big threat. WooGlobe Ref : WGA295044 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00America's most dangerous fault line just made a move, and it's long overdue.

00:05A 3.1-magnitude earthquake hit California Thursday morning.

00:09The epicenter? The Hayward Fault, a ticking time bomb running beneath millions in the East Bay.

00:15Over 1,500 people reported feeling the tremor across Berkeley, San Francisco, Hayward, and beyond.

00:21Experts have warned about this fault for years.

00:24It hasn't had a major rupture since 1868.

00:26And large quakes here usually happen every 140 years.

00:30That means, we're overdue.

00:32Scientists at UC Berkeley say there's a 33% chance the Hayward Fault could unleash a 6.7 magnitude or greater quake before 2043.

00:41And the entire Bay Area? A 72% chance of getting hit by a quake that size.

00:46While this latest shake was small, it could be the calm before a catastrophic storm.

00:51The Hayward Fault just reminded us it's alive.

00:53The question is, when will it strike next?

00:56When will it strike next?

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