Geophysicist Stefan Burns has warned that a mega earthquake could strike California within the next few months, stating the region is 'super overdue' following a deadly 7.4-magnitude tremor in Colombia on Monday. The scientist claims that the seismic energy released by the South American disaster is currently transferring pressure toward vulnerable US fault lines. 'But because we've been seeing so much activity in Northern California, it's hard to rule out Northern California. Historical Patterns Triggering California Fault LinesBurns first predicted the Colombian disaster in late June. While California remains one of the most notorious earthquake hotspots in the country, the threat extends to the New Madrid Seismic Zone.