A rapid-fire barrage of 16 earthquakes slammed Southern California in less than 24 hours, reigniting terrifying fears that the “Big One” is getting ready to tear the region apart.

A series of earthquakes, one considered significant, shook homes and property in the Coachella Valley on Monday and Tuesday.

A 4.9 earthquake was recorded about 5.4 miles northeast of Indio Hills, according to USGS. INDIO HILLS, Calif. — People across San Diego County reported feeling an earthquake Monday evening. USGS reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake northeast of Indio Hills in Riverside County at 5:56 p.m.

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A moderate earthquake and a series of aftershocks centered near Indio rattled portions of Southern California on Monday evening, Jan. 19, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit at 5:56 p.m., 11 miles north-northeast of Indio, the USGS said. The shaking was felt well south of Indio.

Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California by tracking swarms of tiny earthquakes that are far too weak to feel. These faint tremors are revealing what lies beneath the surface where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone,

Insurance expert Karl Susman said the cost of earthquake insurance depends on multiple factors, including the home itself, when it was built, where it's located, and whether it's bolted.

Seismic tremors reveal a shallow fragment of ancient tectonic plate beneath Northern California, helping explain damaging earthquakes near the surface.