Just days ago we told you that California is in an “earthquake drought,” long overdue for a major quake along any of its three most historically active faults.
The San Andreas, San Jacinto, and Hayward Faults have been in a hiatus for the past 100 years.
A new online map tool created by the California Geological Survey (CGS) aims to show you if your house (or future home) sits on solid ground or if it’s at risk of liquefaction or landslides during a 5.5-magnitude earthquake or larger.
>> Click here to see the map
It’s called the California Earthquake Hazards Zone Application (EQ Zapp) and the map is so detailed it goes down all the way to blocks to show you which areas would be hardest hit.
Areas marked in dark green show liquefaction zones (Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco and South of Market, for example).
Areas marked in light blue indicate landslide-prone areas.
According to the map, communities in Contra Costa County included Antioch and Concord to Pittsburg and Bay Point, while those in San Mateo included Half Moon Bay and Pacifica to the Portola Valley and San Carlos.
Some locations, however, including Daly City, have not been evaluated for liquefaction or landslide zones.
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