OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
October 2026 NEWSLETTER
The Great ShakeOut 2026: Are Your Ready?
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
On October 15 at 10:15 a.m., communities across the country will participate […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
September 2026 NEWSLETTER
New Study Maps Earthquake Shaking Across Los Angeles
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
A new Caltech study is helping researchers better understand how earthquake […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
August 2026 NEWSLETTER
Colombia Earthquake Underscores the Importance of Seismic Preparedness
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
The devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
July 2026 NEWSLETTER
Lessons from Venezuela: Why Earthquake Preparedness Matters
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
The recent earthquakes in Venezuela are a stark reminder of the importance […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
June 2026 NEWSLETTER
What the Great Pyramid Can Teach Us About Earthquake Resilience
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
New research on the Great Pyramid of […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER
New Research Raises Concerns About the “Big One”
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
Few would consider a brewery as a source of earthquake resilience lessons, but Anheuser-Busch has substantial experience in this area. After its Van Nuys brewery sustained significant damage in the 1971 Sylmar earthquake, the company invested $11 million to retrofit the site’s structures for future seismic events—a decision that proved […]
San Diego is known for its coastline and mild climate, but it also faces real earthquake risk due to nearby fault systems. Across Southern California, the likelihood of a major earthquake remains significant, yet many households and property owners are still unprepared for a large seismic event.
This is an important […]
Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters, and in regions like California and the Pacific Northwest, the risk remains constant. Experts continue to warn about the potential for major events along fault systems such as the Cascadia subduction zone and the San Andreas Fault, both of which could cause […]
A major earthquake would not only damage buildings and infrastructure, but could also deepen California’s existing housing challenges. With a large number of residents already experiencing housing instability, a significant seismic event could displace even more people and place additional strain on communities […]
