Recently, a somewhat major earthquake struck the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Although it shook buildings and struck fear into many citizens it was considered "moderate" and caused no major damage or deaths. Most forms of automobile transport like cars remained unharmed, but there were probably a few broken windshields here and there.

This 5.4 magnitude earthquake did manage to remind residents of Los Angeles that "The Big One" is still yet to come. Scientists have determined that the state of California will experience an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 or larger in the next 30 years. The chances of this happening? 99 percent they say, leading some to question why people continue to live there with such an imminent threat. So far there aren’t really any reports of a large number of people using auto transport companies and moving out of the area because the quake but it certainly could be one factor in a person’s decision to move.

Unfortunately scientists do not have the technology to gauge the precise moment, or even year when the quake is coming, so for the most part people are going to continue to live in LA until it happens. There is a possibility that the quake’s epicenter, along the San Andreas Fault, could occur away from any large metropolitan areas, such as Los Angeles, thus causing less destruction than is expected. This recent earthquake for example, had an epicenter a few miles away from any metropolitan area, and as a result didn’t cause a whole lot of damage.

Regardless, if you do live in LA there is not a whole lot you can do about earthquakes. Companies may be wise not to build there and choose a different city, as commercial buildings often last many decades and the risk of the building being wrecked in the major quake is too great. However for regular citizens, it simply isn’t really worth it to stay away from Los Angeles for the next thirty years. This is especially true because there is the possibility that the quake will not strike where you live, so getting an auto shipping company and moving out to LA is not really a bad idea.

When interviewed, many Californians claimed about earthquakes "we live with it", which is a pretty good attitude to take. Many understand that they are dangerous events and when one happens, proper precautions need to be taken. Others simply thing they are “cool” and “excited but scared”. It is important to note that large earthquakes like this "Big One" are very dangerous and do cause deaths, like many have in the past. But to not live in LA or in the surrounding area in California for fear of "The Big One" simply isn’t rational. The damage and risk of injury simply aren’t worth avoiding for up to thirty years such a great place to live, work and prosper.