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The quakes occur about every five to six years, repeatedly rupturing nearly the same sections of the fault and reaching nearly identical magnitudes.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Giardini explained the importance of the research, stressing: "If we master how to produce quakes of a certain size, then we know how not to produce them."

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The Tahoe Basin can see quakes that strong every few thousand years, scientists say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The biggest waves measured 80cm but the meteorological agency in earthquake-prone Japan warned that quakes "causing even stronger shaking" could occur in the next week, producing bigger waves.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The earth quakes under feet Behind, among the flying clods, there are hoof-prints stricken in the ground.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White