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5 to 90 seconds: that's approximately how long you have to react when a high magnitude earthquake strikes. The Bay Area's close proximity to local fault lines is a big part of the reason why experts believe there's a 74% chance of one striking within the next 30 years. California's Great ShakeOut at 10:15 a.m. on October 15 is the perfect opportunity to make sure you have the right upgrades in place for protection and run through safety drills with your loved ones for practice.