Earthquake — California: San Fernando

Quand

9 févr. 1971

Type

Séisme

Magnitude

6.5

Position

Usa

Coordonnées

34.41° N, 118.40° W

Deaths

65

Injuries

2000

Damage musd

505

Intensity mmi

11

Depth km

8

Earthquake in California

The 1971 San Fernando earthquake occurred in the early morning of February 9 in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California. The unanticipated thrust earthquake had a magnitude of 6.5 on the Ms scale and 6.6 on the Mw scale, and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). The event was one in a series that affected Los Angeles County during the late 20th century.

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