San Diego will feel another significant earthquake. These pages explain how earthquakes work, what puts homes and buildings at risk, and the practical steps you can take before the next one.
All About Earthquakes
What causes an earthquake, the kinds of seismic waves it produces, how magnitude and intensity are measured, and why the same quake shakes one site harder than another.
How to Fix My Home
The most common weak points in San Diego houses, from unbolted foundations and unbraced cripple walls to water heaters and chimneys, and what it takes to fix each one.
Earthquake Preparedness
A family contact plan, fire prevention, emergency supplies, and what to do during and after the shaking stops. You may be on your own resources for several days.
What Are My Risks?
How likely a damaging earthquake is here, and what is actually at stake: life safety, property damage, and the business interruption that can follow.
Earthquakes in the News
Our members study seismic events worldwide and bring the lessons home. Where to follow recent earthquakes and the reconnaissance reports that follow them.
Questions?
Contact our Executive Administrator at info@seaosd.org or 619-733-2734.