# California hit by another earthquake, raising fears of a larger "Big One"

A moderate earthquake struck California, intensifying concerns that it could be a foreshock to the long-anticipated "Big One" quake. The event serves as a stark reminder of the region's persistent seismic risk.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15973745/california-earthquake-unlocks-san-andreas-garlock.html) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:26:34 +0000