California just got a gentle seismic reminder that the ground under your feet has commitment issues—five quakes in a couple days, topping out at a measly 3.3, because apparently the San Andreas Fault is still warming up for the main event. No damage, no drama, just a swarm of little shakes near Avenal and Salinas, like the earth’s way of saying “Hey, remember me? Still overdue for that Big One.” Experts are watching, preppers are nodding knowingly, and everyone’s one tremor away from reevaluating their “earthquake kit” priorities.

Five Earthquakes Rattle California: What to Know