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Magnitude 6.6 Sylmar earthquake
- The magnitude 6.6 Sylmar earthquake that shook Southern California on Feb. 9, 1971, caused significant damage and 64 deaths. What few realized at the time was how close it came to being far more catastrophic. The disaster still holds lessons 50 years later. By Doug Smith Senior Writer Feb. 9, 2021 5 AM PT
www.latimes.com › california › story50 years ago, the 1971 Sylmar earthquake shook L.A. - Los ...
Aug 12, 2024 · The magnitude 7.9 Fort Tejon earthquake (1857) shook 631 times more intensely than did either of the magnitude 5.1 earthquakes in La Habra (2014) and Ojai (2023). The Tejon quake also released 15,849 times the energy than did either of the two smaller quakes.
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13 hours ago · A preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Malibu shook the Los Angeles area this morning. Our @LAFD has activated to conduct its routine survey of the city to assess for any damages. City teams ...
13 hours ago · The 1948 Desert Hot Springs earthquake occurred on December 4 at 3:43 p.m. Pacific Standard Time with a moment magnitude of 6.4 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). The shock was felt from the central coast of California in the north, and to Baja California in the south, and came at a time when earthquake research in southern ...
6 hours ago · LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area Thursday morning, unleashing boulders onto a Malibu road, visibly shaking Santa Monica’s 1909 wooden pier and jolting some people from bed. No injuries or damages were immediately reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was centered 4 miles (7 ...
1 day ago · A light, 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Los Angeles on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 7:28 a.m. Pacific time about 4 miles north of ...
Dec 3, 2023 · Northridge, Los Angeles saw a dangerous 6.7 Mw earthquake on the morning of January 17th, 1994 that struck a densely populated area, leading to 57 deaths and over 1,000 injuries. Damages exceeded 20 billion dollars, with many buildings, roads, and overpasses destroyed.
Aug 18, 2024 · This latest magnitude 5.2 earthquake is the largest to hit Southern California in three years. The epicenter was about 17 miles (27km) south of Bakersfield, California, and people reported...
