Earthquake Near 2 Million Californians Sparks Big Fears

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A 3.2 magnitude earthquake just struck California’s Bay Area, shaking cities like San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose — home to nearly 2 million people. While no damage was reported, the quake hit along the Calaveras Fault, a major branch of the infamous San Andreas Fault. Scientists warn this could be a small preview of a much larger quake expected in the future. Here's what you need to know about the recent tremor and the looming risk beneath California. WooGlobe Ref : WGA742240 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00An earthquake just struck near 2 million people in California's Bay Area,

00:04and it's a reminder of something much bigger coming.

00:07At exactly 10.27 a.m., a 3.2-magnitude quake shook the town of San Ramon,

00:12just 25 miles from San Francisco,

00:15and near major cities like Oakland, Concord, and San Jose.

00:18Over 300 people reported feeling the tremor.

00:21From Berkeley to the other side of the bay.

00:24Thankfully, there's been no damage or injuries.

00:26The USGS marked the shaking as weak.

00:28But here's what's raising concern.

00:31This small quake hit along the Calaveras Fault,

00:34a dangerous branch of the infamous San Andreas Fault system.

00:37And the last time Calaveras really moved?

00:40It was a 6.2 magnitude back in 1984.

00:43Scientists now warn.

00:45California is overdue for something stronger.

00:48The San Andreas Fault could unleash a quake as strong as 8.2.

00:52That's 1,000 times more powerful than what hit this week.

00:56Experts say it's not a matter of if, but when.

00:59This was just a tremor.

01:00But it might be the calm before the quake.

01:02So what does this sort of thing?

01:03Next week.

01:04So what does this thing mean?

01:04So what happens when it is strength?

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