1971 San Fernando earthquake - Wikipedia
The 1971 San Fernando earthquake (also known as the 1971 Sylmar 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).
50 years ago, the 1971 Sylmar earthquake shook L.A. - Los Angeles Times
2021年2月9日 · 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...
The 1971 San Fernando Earthquake - California Department of …
On February 9, 1971 at 6:01 am PST, a devastating M6.6 earthquake struck the densely populated metropolitan area of Los Angeles, leaving death and destruction in its wake. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the vicinity of Magic Mountain, about six miles northeast of Sylmar, at a depth of about seven miles.
Sylmar earthquake: 50 years later, survivors and first responders ...
2021年2月9日 · 50 years since the massive Sylmar earthquake rocked the region, first responders and survivors reflect on the terrifying moment and the damage that was left behind.
February 1971: Deadly Sylmar Earthquake Shakes SoCal - NBC Los Angeles
The deadly Feb. 9, 1971 Sylmar earthquake rattled Southern California, leaving dozens of people dead and causing more than $500 million in property damage.
The Disaster that Helped the Nation Prepare for Future Earthquakes ...
The 1971 San Fernando, or Sylmar, earthquake was the worst to hit an urban area of California since the 1933 magnitude-6.4 Long Beach quake. It led to 64 deaths and more than $500 million in damage.
Southern California Earthquake Data Center at Caltech
Also known as the Sylmar Earthquake, this earthquake occurred on the San Fernando fault zone, a zone of thrust faulting which broke the surface in the Sylmar-San Fernando Area. The total surface rupture was roughly 19 km (12 miles) long. The maximum slip was up to 2 meters (6 feet).
1971 Sylmar temblor sparked damage, death – and changed how …
2021年2月9日 · The 6.6 magnitude Sylmar earthquake rumbled across the San Fernando Valley at about 6 a.m. on Feb. 9, 1971. The tragic toll: 64 deaths, 2,000 injuries and property damage costing more than a...
1971 Sylmar earthquake marked turning point in the science …
2021年2月9日 · The 1971 Sylmar earthquake marked a major turning point in understanding the science behind earthquakes. Scientists are using what they learned 50 years ago to make us safer today.
50th Anniversary of the San Fernando (Sylmar) Earthquake. When: February 9, 1971, at 6:00:41 a.m. local time. Where: In the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, about five miles north of the San Fernando Valley. Sylmar and Santa Clarita are the closest communities. Magnitude: M 6.6. For comparative purposes, the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake ...