Sunday's 7.2 major earthquake in Baja California rattled people and homes across a large section of Southern California.  While the epicenter was not located in California, an estimated 20 million people felt the temblor and damage was reported as far north as Los angeles -- nearly 250 miles from the epicenter.
 
From earthquake insurance to readiness to safety, this page provides useful information to understanding life in earthquake country in the Golden State.