Earthquake Shakes California Coast—Is the "Big One" Coming Next?

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A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Templeton, California, sending shockwaves along the coast from Salinas to Lompoc. Over 600 people felt the tremor, with reports still rising. While no tsunami warning was issued, experts now warn there's a 21% chance of another quake within the week — and the San Andreas Fault may be gearing up for something much bigger. Is California running out of time before the “Big One” hits? Here’s everything you need to know. WooGlobe Ref : WGA964492 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A powerful earthquake just rocked California's central coast, and people felt it hundreds of miles away.

00:06At exactly 9.45 a.m. Pacific Time, a 4-1 magnitude quake hit near Templeton, just off the infamous San Andreas Fault.

00:14Tremors rippled from Salinas in the north all the way down to Lompoc.

00:18Windows rattled, walls shook, and more than 600 people instantly reported the jolt to the U.S. Geological Survey.

00:25The quake triggered tsunami fears, but thankfully, no warning was issued.

00:30Still, experts are sounding the alarm.

00:32This wasn't just a one-off.

00:34There's now a 21% chance of another quake, magnitude 3 or higher, hitting the area within a week.

00:41And get this, the last massive quake on the San Andreas was 167 years ago.

00:46These big ones happen every 150 years on average.

00:49Yeah, we're overdue.

00:51When the next one hits, it could mean 1,800 deaths, $200 billion in damage, and a recovery that takes years.

00:59This quake may have passed, but California's ground is anything but still.

01:03So, let's go.

01:04I'm going to go with them to the previous month.

01:08Then, let's go with them to the next hour.

01:11This is to the last half of the years.

01:16This will be the first half of the year.

01:17So, these are the first half of the year.

01:19This could mean all this way.

01:21The big ones are the first half of the year and they're gonna get it.

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