The date for accessing the USGS Earthquake maps is December 1, 2020. The earthquake that is the largest by magnitude is in California. It started at approximately 4 am Near Ukiah. Its magnitude was 3.3, while the depth reached 3.6 kilometers. Although there are no faults on which more than one earthquake would happen, some of the breaks were in close vicinity of each other. For instance, the state of Nevada had two earthquakes on November 30, with coordinates 38.150°N 117.989°W and 38.142°N 117.887°W.
The map “Recent earthquakes in California and Nevada” indicates that the two largest earthquakes happened in the northwestern and the south parts of California. The spot of the last one is 33.174N115.605W, while the northern one is at 40.279N124.414W. The northern earthquake reached a magnitude of 3.5 on November 29, while the southern one peaked at 3.6 on November 26.
Overall, the past week bore witness to four large clusters of seismic disturbances. The first is the western coastline, the second is the intersection between the states of Nevada and California. The third area is to the south of the second, while the fourth cluster is near the southern border of California. It appears that the center in the middle between the coast and the Nevada border is the safest as there are no earthquakes depicted.
It is possible to minimize the damage by an earthquake. Firstly, it is necessary to have a family emergency plan, which includes common meeting spots, means of communication, and course of action. Secondly, a family has to possess an emergency supply kit with food, medical, and cleaning supplies. Finally, heavy items at home should be secured, and all structural weaknesses ought to be addressed. It may also prove beneficial to extend the insurance policy to cover earthquake damage.