Event Brief
Aug 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Study: “The Big One” quake may hit sooner
By The BriefBrief
Research suggests a major San Andreas fault earthquake could occur sooner than expected, though timing remains uncertain.
WHO: Scientists studying the San Andreas fault
WHAT: A potential massive California earthquake often called “The Big One”
WHEN: Aug 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM ET
WHERE: San Andreas fault, California
WHY: No specific trigger was reported; scientists say timing is difficult to determine but the quake is expected to occur
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