1971 San Fernando Earthquake
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| Magnitude | 6. 5 Ms; 6. 6 Mww |
|---|---|
| Casualties | 58–65 dead; 200–2,000 injured |
| Total damage | $505–553 million |
| Fault | Sierra Madre Fault Zone |
| Areas affected | Greater Los Angeles Area |
| Southern California | |
| United States | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1398429 |
About 1971 San Fernando Earthquake
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 a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI.
1971 San Fernando earthquake Photos
