Experts define “The Big One” as an earthquake that has at least a category 7.8 magnitude strength, which occurs on the southern side of the San Andreas Fault. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Los Angeles has a 31% chance of experiencing “The Big One” in the next 30 years, and the degree to which such a large quake will be catastrophic, cannot be understated. It [...]
Why is the Los Angeles area so prone to earthquakes? One of our clients recently asked us, why is the Los Angeles area so prone to earthquakes? Our client read our previous blogs, which described how our recent 4.2-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks was a stark reminder of just how dangerous our Los Angeles “neighborhood” really is! The potential damage from earthquakes has increased because [...]
Weinstein is in the Top 10 Best Earthquake Retrofitting in Los Angeles. Catastrophes, such as the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, have shown that Soft Story buildings are extremely vulnerable due to the nature of their construction. With the ongoing danger of the Big One over Southern California, the City of Los Angeles has taken aggressive steps to prevent the loss of housing stock and, most [...]
California Earthquake Hazard Map | California Geological Survey It's easier to see if you're living in a California earthquake hazard zone thanks to a new interactive California earthquake hazard map. Interactive Map of California Earthquake Hazard Zones The California Geological Survey shared an interactive California earthquake hazard map online that allows you to see if you live in an area that is more [...]
Did California experience an earthquake today? When an earthquake hits our city, there is one question on everyone’s mind: was the earthquake centered in Los Angeles? Our clients and friends all know the destructive power of an earthquake, and many have seen a home literally slide off of its foundation, causing unbelievably expensive repairs and sometimes ending in tragic results. Even though earthquakes aren’t always [...]
What's That Rattle in Seattle? A Seismic Celebration! You may have heard about the recent wave -- please excuse the earthquake pun -- of rocking, rolling, stomping, hooting, and hollering amongst Seahawk fans inside the CenturyLink Field stadium in Seattle. This vibrant activity has been enough to be felt blocks away from the stadium and even to set off local seismic sensors in the [...]
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti unveiled a plan last month that will require Los Angeles to structurally prepare for the impending major earthquake many scientists predict will happen over the next decade. The Los Angeles City Council discussed the plan this week, taking the first step at working out the kinks in the plan before it is approved. The plan, known as Resilience by Design, [...]
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