Are You Ready for an Earthquake?

Get clear, practical guidance to prepare your home & protect your property before an earthquake happens.

Before a Quake

Guides for homeowners and commercial property owners to protect homes and commercial properties and reduce risk before an earthquake happens.

Get Prepared

After a Quake

Take the right steps immediately after an earthquake.

Seismic Safety Commission Meetings 

Request to speak form Next meeting July 23, 2026

120 Years of Seismic Safety

Explore the milestones, policies, and breakthroughs that have shaped one of the world’s most advanced seismic safety systems.

Explore The Timeline

Explore External Seismic Resources

Surviving an Earthquake

The Earthquake Country Alliance has developed Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety.

Recent Earthquake Activity

Latest earthquakes map and list for U.S. and worldwide.

Did you feel an Earthquake?

DYFI collects information from people who felt and earthquake.

MyShake ShakeAlert® App

MyShake delivers ShakeAlert®-powered earthquake alerts across California, Oregon, and Washington. Have earthquake information at your fingertips, see damage reports shared by citizen scientists like you, help us build a global seismic network.

California's Seismic Safety Commission

The SSC strengthens earthquake safety and resilience across California. We provide guidance to policymakers, support research, and connect communities with the tools they need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from seismic events.

About the Commission
History & Mission
Commissioners