Elsewhere, a series of moderate earthquakes shook Hayward, California on February 13, ranging from magnitudes 2.7 to 3.6. These quakes occurred along the Hayward Fault, which experts say is overdue for a major rupture. The last major quake struck in 1868 with an estimated magnitude of 7.0.
Meanwhile, wildfires erupted in Oklahoma on March 14, fueled by extreme winds. Fires destroyed homes and vehicles in Logan County, prompting evacuations in Stillwater and other areas. Multiple fires burned across the state, some with little or no containment. Emergency crews continue to battle the blazes under dangerous, fast-changing conditions.