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California faces an almost certain risk of being rocked by a strong earthquake by 2037, scientists said in the first statewide temblor forecast.

New calculations reveal there is a 99.7 percent chance a magnitude 6.7 quake or larger will strike in the next 30 years. The odds of such an event are higher in Southern California than Northern California, 97 percent versus 93 percent.

"It basically guarantees it's going to happen," said Ned Field, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Pasadena and lead author of the report.

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"This story only further reinforces what we already know: that this is earthquake country and we must be prepared," said Bob Canter, President & CEO of the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce. "The Chamber has made Disaster Preparedness one of its major program priorities, and we will continue to provide news, information and resources to the entire Emeryville community on the need for emergency preparedness and making sure everyone has a disaster plan and survival kit."