San Diego has a reputation for being one of the safest big cities in California, but how true is that once you dig past the headlines? The beaches and neighborhoods may look calm, but every city has a ...

The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps published by the California Geological Survey, illustrate the devastation ...

Tsunami sirens could be heard after the 1:18 ... Get top local stories in San Diego delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC San Diego's News Headlines newsletter. Residents in the Ha ...

Roaring Sound: A loud, roaring noise from the ocean can indicate an incoming tsunami. Rapid Flooding: If you see water rapidly rising or a wall of water approaching, it is time to evacuate.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological ...

and San Mateo counties, along with other coastal areas designated as threatened by earlier studies. The updated maps — released to coincide with California's Tsunami Preparedness Week that ...

San Mateo County launched its new Tsunami Hazard Area Dashboard on Monday as part of a broader effort to better prepare for future tsunamis following last December's chaotic response to a regional ...

The maps, updated with new data and modeling, show the potential inland reach of a tsunami in a worst-case scenario. Areas of concern include Alameda, Monterey, and San Mateo counties, where ...