SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- Thursday, millions of people all around California will participate in a massive earthquake drill.
The drill happens to coincide with several earthquakes that have taken place in southern California within the last week.
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In 2016, more than 55 million people worldwide participated in the drills. In total, 10,282,736 Californians will participate in the 2017 Great ShakeOut. A total of 927,353 people in San Diego will participate.
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In 2010, residents in Imperial Valley faced a sobering reminder that earthquake drills are a necessary part of life in California as a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rumbled through the area.
Following that quake, buildings were condemned and four buildings in the town had to be red-tagged due to safety concerns.
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The safety drill will take place at 10:19 on October 19. To sign a school or organization up for the Great ShakeOut drill click here.
