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A 3.3-magnitude earthquake hit Northern California Monday evening near Los Banos, about 30 miles from San Jose. No damage reported from minor temblor.

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A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Manhattan Beach, CA, causing minor shaking felt as far as Los Angeles. Discover earthquake tips and safety advice.

A near-certain disaster looms for California, but there are real things people can do to prepare. Here's what to know about the risks.

The Big One: Is California 'overdue' for a devastating major earthquake? A near-certain disaster looms for California, but there are real things people can do to prepare.

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