California was shaken by a 3.3 magnitude earthquake near Borrego Springs. This event is part of ongoing seismic activity in the state, which records 27 to 35 quakes daily, usually unnoticed. Experts warn the Bay Area faces a significant risk of a devastating earthquake within decades, with the US Geological Survey indicating a 72% chance of the feared 'Big One' striking by 2055. While some believe there might be time to prepare, others warn a major quake could occur in just seven years, emphasizing the urgency for safety measures.
The seismic activity comes as scientists warned the Bay Area will soon suffer a devastating earthquake in the next few decades.
Sarah Minson from the US Geological Survey (USGS) said this month that the chances of the long-feared 'Big One' striking San Francisco by 2055 have risen to a staggering 72 percent.
California experiences around 27 to 35 earthquakes per day, but most are very small and go unnoticed.
While Minson believes there may be some time left for Californians, USGS disagrees and warns that the first major earthquake could come in just seven years.
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