1987 Whittier Narrows Quake Anniversary
When:
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
Where:
San Gabriel Valley - Los Angeles County
Description:
The 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake occurred in the southern San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities of southern California at 7:42 a.m. PDT on October 1. The moderate 5.9 magnitude blind thrust earthquake was centered several miles north of Whittier in the town of Rosemead, had a relatively shallow depth, and was felt throughout southern California and southern Nevada. A large number of homes and businesses were impacted, along with roadway disruptions, mainly in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Damage estimates ranged from $213–358 million, with 200 injuries, three directly-related deaths, and five additional fatalities that were associated with the event.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987_Whittier_Narrows_earthquake
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