The Quake

The Quake is the branding used by several radio stations in the United States, typically associated with rock or alternative rock formats. One notable station using this branding was KQKE 960 AM in San Francisco, which operated as a progressive talk radio station before rebranding. Another example is KQAK 105.1 FM in Bend, Oregon, which uses "The Quake" branding for its classic rock format. The name generally conveys an edgy or dynamic image, aligning with rock music programming. Specific stations using this branding have varied over time and may cater to regional audience preferences.