MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- In the North Bay, first responders were being put to the test for a major earthquake disaster drill like no other. The real-time simulation tested the capabilities and ...

During the 10 o’clock hour on October 17, millions of Californians will take part in a statewide earthquake preparedness drill, which state leaders say is part of the largest such drill in the world.

When some 10.4 million Californians “drop, cover and hold on” Thursday morning, the ground may not be shaking. But the drill will help ensure that participants are prepared for the next big earthquake ...

An Alegria Elementary School teacher reminds pupils to follow the Drop, Cover, and Hold On safety routine even after safely evacuating their classrooms during the January 7 earthquake. Photo courtesy ...

A major earthquake hasn't struck any of California's biggest cities in more than three decades, but experts and officials say the so-called "Big One" is a matter of when, not if. And the risk is far ...

COPIAPO, Chile (Reuters) -As the northern Chilean city of Copiapo was preparing last week to hold earthquake drills, it was hit by a real-life one: a 6.4-magnitude quake that cut power to thousands ...